Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario Messages Italy Squad After Surgery

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Tottenham Hotspur’s goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario, shared an encouraging message on social media for the Italian national team after undergoing surgery on Monday, stating, “See you soon.”

The former Empoli and Cagliari stopper was excluded from the Azzurri squad for the upcoming World Cup play-offs, necessitated by a hernia surgery. According to SportMediaset, the operation took place on Monday.

From his hospital bed, the 29-year-old posted a selfie on social media, directly addressing the Azzurri with the hopeful message: “See you soon, Azzurri.”

Vicario’s Post-Surgery Social Media Update

Guglielmo Vicario
Guglielmo Vicario’s Instagram story on March 23, 2026.

With Vicario sidelined for several weeks, Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has called upon Elia Caprile, Alex Meret, Marco Carnesecchi, and captain Gigio Donnarumma to fill the goalkeeping positions for the crucial World Cup play-off matches.

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Portman Road on February 22, 2025 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)
IPSWICH, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Portman Road on February 22, 2025 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

The Azzurri are set to host Northern Ireland in Bergamo for their semi-final clash on Thursday, March 26. Should they advance, they will travel to face either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Final on Tuesday, March 31.

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