AC Milan defender Nesta suffers new setback

AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta has suffered a fresh injury setback.

Gazzetta dello Sport says Nesta’s career is hanging in the balance after his back problem flared up again, so surgery might be necessary.

Milan are now seriously considering booking Nesta in for an operation to resolve the issue once and for all.

However, that would put the defender’s entire career at risk, as he turns 33 on March 19.

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