Parma goalkeeper Suzuki suffers injury setback amid Chelsea links

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Sam Wilson | Last updated Nov 10, 2025 8:53 AM ET

Parma have confirmed that first-choice goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has suffered a serious hand injury that could keep him sidelined for around three months, a blow that comes just as the Japanese international continues to attract interest from abroad, including Premier League side Chelsea.

A medical bulletin released by the club revealed that Suzuki sustained a displaced fracture of the third finger and the scaphoid bone in his left hand, with surgery now being considered.

GENOA, ITALY – OCTOBER 19: Zion Suzuki of Parma reacts during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on October 19, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Should he undergo the operation, the 23-year-old would be expected to return between February and March, missing roughly a third of the season.

Suzuki injury causes headache for Parma

The goalkeeper’s absence leaves Parma with a difficult decision, to rely on backup goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi or turn to the free-agent market for an emergency replacement.

The injury, suffered during the match against Milan, will see him miss key fixtures against the likes of Inter, Napoli, and Juventus.

PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Zion Suzuki of Parma receives medical attention during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 08, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Suzuki, who joined Parma in 2024 and quickly became one of Serie A’s most promising goalkeepers, has been linked with a possible move to Chelsea in recent months as part of the club’s search for long-term depth in goal.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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