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Gianluigi Buffon needs knee surgery Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has revealed that he needs to have needs knee surgery in the coming months to cure a reoccurring problem. The Italian World Cup winner has been suffering with the injury for a number of months, but has postponed the operation in order to play for both Juventus and the Azzurri. "My knee is wrecked. I need an operation. I'll carry on as long as I can," Buffon said as Italy arrived back in the country following their 2-2 draw in Ireland on Saturday which secured their place at next year's World Cup. The 31-year-old, back to his best form after a year of injury niggles, said he would try to put off the operation until after Juve's Serie A game with champions Inter Milan in early December.

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Rene Higuita Hails Gianluigi Buffon As World's Best The exciting former Colombian goalkeeper spoke exclusively to Goal.com and discussed a myriad of topics... Rene Higuita: just the name, incites memories. A whimsical player if there ever was one, Higuita was (and perhaps still is) a symbol for Colombia and throughout world football. Unable to stand between the posts for long periods, Rene loved to come out of his own penalty area and venture into the play with his dribbling. Those offensive guts made him famous - even if the outcome of these forays was not always positive (see Roger Milla of Cameroon score against him in World Cup Italia '90). The former shot-stopper was generous enough to speak to Goal.com. He looked back on his career, examined the state of the current Colombia setup, and offered his opinion on the best goalkeeper in the world today. Rene, are you still a player in business or have you hung up your boots for good? I wanted to play up to 45 years of age, but now I have decided to stop. I am 43-years-old and I think it's time to quit. I want to help my son Andres Rene, who is only 19-years-old but is a great talent. I think he will have a great career. Maybe like his father? I don't know. I can only speak for myself. I only know that I have always worked hard to give the best of myself in goal, and when I ventured out of the net as well! Sometimes things have not gone well, like in extra-time of Italia '90 against Roger Milla. Any goals to forget? We were at a World Cup, a fantastic thing. The great thing about this sport is that you can remember with joy the moments that were even less fortunate. What about the goal by Alberigo Evani, which caused you to lose Intercontinental Cup? If I start thinking about all the goals that I have suffered in my career, then I would not be able to sleep at night. How come someone like Rene Higuita has never broken through in Europe? I played in Spain and I could have gone to Atletico Madrid, but then nothing came of it and I went back home. I think that football in Europe is very practical - results count and no one would gamble on a goalkeeper who has been around for a long time. Yet you have always been idolised by many, including the time you made the scorpion save against England. I wanted to make a mark in football. The scorpion save I had wanted to do for some time, but in an important game. In fact, in that match, I did it because I saw that the linesman had raised his flag and then, if I had missed the ball, the goal would still have been void. As for goalkeepers, who is the best one out there? Gianluigi Buffon.

Claudio Marchisio Will Miss One Month Due To Operation The 23-year-old will be out of action until mid-November. He will go under the knife over the weekend to cure his persistent pain... Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio will miss approximately a month of action as he requires knee surgery, according to Il Corriere dello Sport. The player left the Italian national team camp due to persistent pain in his knee and the doctors in Turin have suggested surgery is necessary to clear up a meniscus problem. "The player will undergo arthroscopic meniscectomy selective lateral meniscus in his right knee. The operation will be done tomorrow morning, Saturday October 10, by Professor Flavio Quaglia at the Clinic of Fornaca Sessant of Turin," a press release issued by the club read. "The intervention was a necessary measure after clinical reassessment and the persistence of pain. After the operation, a medical update report is planned." The 23-year-old has been a regular in the starting XI for both Juventus and Italy this season and is tipped as one of the top rising talents in Serie A.

Gianluigi Buffon To Have Knee Surgery The goalkeeper risks spending his Christmas break in hospital due to an injury problem. Such news is a blow to the Old Lady, who may also be without Claudio Marchisio for an extended period of time... Juventus and Italy have been dealt a blow as Gianluigi Buffon may need surgery to cure a knee problem. The news comes less than 24 hours after Claudio Marchisio was sent home from the national side with meniscus damage. According to La Stampa, the goalkeeper has been suffering from an on-going problem to his knee, meaning he has trained separately at Coverciano. Though his appearance against Ireland is not in doubt, voices in Turin claim he may need to go under the knife. Buffon is likely to continue with physiotherapy over the coming weeks, but if that doesn't cure the trouble, he will have surgery during the Christmas break.

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Official: Claudio Marchisio Leaves Italy Squad Due To Injury The 23-year-old has been tipped to leave the Azzurri since joining up with the team, but his absence is only definite now... It has been confirmed that Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio will not be able to feature in the final two World Cup qualifiers for Italy, Ansa has reported. The former Empoli player has been diagnosed with a meniscus problem and will certainly miss the matches against Ireland and Cyprus. Indeed, he could face a long period on the sidelines. "The player will not recover in time for the Italy - Cyprus match on Wednesday," explained team doctor Enrico Castellacci. "He will be back in Turin by tomorrow and his therapy will continue there. It will then be assessed whether needs surgery." If an operation is required, then the player could spend approximately two months in the treatment room. He has been a bright spot for both the Azzurri and his club side this season, holding down a regular spot in the starting XI of the midfield.

Gianluigi Buffon: Juventus Will Fly Under Ciro Ferrara The custodian believes that the Old Lady will take time to get over their weekend loss, and he has backed the club's coach to lead them out of this awkward spell... Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes his side will grasp the nettle of reform and return to winning ways following defeat to Palermo on Sunday. Concerns were raised following the 2-0 loss in Sicily, which meant Juve lost ground to Inter and Sampdoria in the standings. However, the Italian international believes coach Ciro Ferrara can deliver for the Old Lady. "Ferrara has great qualities and we will soon return to flying high with him," Buffon told the press. "The loss to Palermo was heavy and it will take time to get over it." Buffon spared a few words for Napoli coach Roberto Donadoni, who he worked alongside with Italy. Donadoni is on the verge of leaving the Partenopei and an official announcement confirming his departure is expected later on Tuesday. "I hope Donadoni is not just seen as a has been. He was appreciated when he was coach of the national team," concluded the goalkeeper.

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