Nesta Elphege operated on at Parma for acute appendicitis

Parma striker underwent emergency appendectomy at Maggiore Hospital; will observe for days before gradual return to training.

Parma forward Nesta Elphege was operated on for acute appendicitis at Ospedale Maggiore di Parma this morning, admitted Sunday afternoon. The laparoscopic appendectomy was performed by Dr Nicola Busi with Parma's medical staff present. He will remain under observation for several days before gradually resuming competitive activity; recovery timeline to be determined in coming days. Elphege started Parma's recent match against Inter.