Frosinone striker Antonio Raimondo suffers ankle injury against Torino

Frosinone forward Antonio Raimondo suffered a complex left ankle ligament injury during the first half of a Serie A match against Torino on November 1, 2026. The 22-year-old sustained a contusion and sprain with multiple ligament damage following a tackle by Zakaria Aboukhlal. Raimondo was substituted after 30 minutes of play in the matchday 10 fixture, which Frosinone won 2-0.

Medical investigations began on November 2, 2026. Doctors estimate the recovery time under coach Massimiliano Alvini will be approximately one to one and a half months. Calciomercato reported an expected absence of about six weeks. Raimondo will miss upcoming league matches against Cagliari, Milan and Parma. He aims to return for the match against Inter on December 5, 2026, or against Udinese on December 11, 2026.

Raimondo is the top scorer for Frosinone this season. ProSport and iAMsport state he has scored eight goals in the first 10 league rounds. Digi Sport reports he has scored nine goals in 11 matches. The injury also caused Raimondo to miss his first call-up to the Italy national team for November 2026. Digi Sport reported that coach Roberto Mancini wanted to include him in the squad. Tuttofrosinone.com noted he was in contention for a senior national team call-up before the injury.

Daniel Bîrligea replaced Raimondo during the match against Torino. Bîrligea joined Frosinone on a one-season loan from FCSB at the end of August 2026 for 1.5 million euros. Frosinone is obligated to make the transfer permanent for 3.5 million euros if the club avoids relegation from Serie A. Transfermarkt values Bîrligea at 4.5 million euros.

Reports differ regarding the recent playing time for Bîrligea. iAMsport states he has made six appearances for the team. Digi Sport reports he has played four matches without scoring since arriving on loan. However, Bîrligea scored two goals as a substitute in a 5-1 victory over Lecce in the ninth round of the Italian championship. Digi Sport expects Bîrligea to replace the injured Raimondo in the starting lineup.

Journalist Orazio Accomando stated that Bîrligea is highly appreciated by coach Alvini and his staff at Frosinone. Accomando reported that the forward has integrated well into the group and tactical schemes because he understands the Italian language. Frosinone currently occupies sixth place in the Serie A standings with 20 points.