Parma have announced that French striker Elphege is getting closer to returning to action following surgery for appendicitis two weeks ago. The player, who spent much of his recovery period in hospital, today carried out a partial training session in the company of the rest of the team, while completing an individual work session.
According to information provided by coach Gilardino and his staff, Elphege participated in a group session of limited duration, focusing on mobility exercises and basic technique. At the same time, he dedicated time to solitary work, focusing on precision and speed exercises, with the aim of gradually regaining the physical form necessary to compete at Serie A level. The coach underlined that the decision to have him work in a fragmented way was taken to avoid overloads and ensure a safe transition towards full return.
Tomorrow, the yellow-blue team will have a scheduled rest day, while the return to full training is scheduled for Saturday morning. Gilardino expressed confidence in Elphege's progress, saying the player appears to be breathing better and is showing signs of improvement compared to previous weeks. However, the coach reiterated that the definitive return to the field will depend on the result of the next medical evaluations and the level of physical recovery achieved.
As for the team's situation, Parma continues to focus on its attack, which suffered an interruption due to Elphege's intervention. The club has already started to evaluate temporary alternatives to fill the striker role, but has not yet announced any transfer or loan. In the meantime, the coach invited the players to maintain concentration and support their colleague during his recovery journey.
In summary, Elphege is making significant progress towards returning to action, with partial training today and a rest day scheduled for tomorrow. The club and coach Gilardino will closely monitor his health and fitness, with the aim of reinserting him into the team as soon as possible. The next step will be tomorrow's medical evaluation, which will determine whether the attacker will be able to return to play in Parma's next matches.