Squad visits Florenzi in hospital ahead of Torino clash

The defender underwent successful surgery on Friday, after suffering a second rupture of his cruciate ligament in his left knee while training with the Primavera.

And players visited him in hospital to show support for their team-mate.

Florenzi was clearly touched by the gesture, posting on his various social media profiles.

"I am a lucky man and a lucky player," Florenzi wrote. "I’ve realised just how many people love me – and not just Roma fans, who have once again shown me real affection. I’ve received a huge number of messages of support and I want to thank each and every one of you. You’re all very special.

"I am a lucky man. The love of my wife, my daughter, my family, my friends, my team-mates and everyone at the club spurs me on and makes me stronger. Even stronger.

"As you know, my knee ligament – which had fully healed – has torn again. But I am ready to show courage and rise to this new challenge. It doesn’t matter that it will last a whole lot longer than 90 minutes. What matters is that I have true love behind me – from you and my family.

"That’s what makes me a lucky man."

See more photos from the visit below.

Roma's game against Torino gets underway at 18:00 CET.