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## Hidden Tragedy Strikes Italian Skiing
Tommaso Sala, the Italian skiing star, received devastating news this week: a cruciate rupture will sideline him for the rest of the season.
Sala underwent surgery with positive results, doctors confirming that the procedure was successful. The incident occurred while training in Val Senales.
The athlete suffered the injury while training last week. The news came as a blow not only to Sala, who was hoping for a strong performance this season, but also to Italian skiing as a whole. The Lecco native qualifies for the World Cup in Saalbach, dashing hopes for Hall.
It feels like a nightmarest juice for Italian skiing, especially in the slalom. In Levi’s, Italy suffered its worst performance in 22 years with no Italians qualifying for the second heat, highlighting the challenges the team faces
“Season over. I put my heart and soul into preparing as best I could. I want to thank all those people who worked with me and believe in my project. I’m sorry, see you soon. Tommy,” Sala published on Instagram, expressing his disapppointmen
The rehabilitation process has begun for the 29-year-old, who will need at least six months to fully recover.
Filippo Della Vite will take Sala’s place on the Italian team, aiming to fill the big shoes of its designated star. Della Vite performed admirably recently at Pass Thurn, securing victories in two FIS Slaloms. He will be joined by Alex Vinatzer, Tobias Kastlunger, and Stefano Gross, all lending a supportive hand in the challenging time
How will Tommaso Sala’s absence impact the Italian slalom team’s performance at the World Cup this season? [[1](https://www.merkur.de/sport/wintersport/ski-ass-faellt-aufgrund-schlimmer-diagnose-lange-aus-93427221.html)]
**Interviewer:** Welcome to the show. Today we’re discussing the unfortunate news about Tommaso Sala’s season-ending injury. Joining us is skiing analyst Alex Reed.
Alex Reed, Tommaso Sala’s injury is a huge blow to the Italian skiing team, especially with the World Cup looming. How do you think this will affect their performance this season, particularly in the slalom?
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Interviewer:** Sala had been showing great promise and was a medal hopeful for Italy. Do you think Filippo Della Vite, who is stepping in, can fill his shoes?
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Interviewer:** Many fans are expressing their disappointment and sending Sala well wishes. Given his dedication and the outpouring of support, do you think he can come back stronger next season?
