Alejandro “Papu” Gómez shares hopeful message while recovering from ankle surgery

Argentine midfielder Alejandro “Papu” Gómez, who plays for Serie B side Padova, posted a reflective message on social media as he continues recovery from right‑ankle surgery. The post, titled “Todo pasa,” urged fans not to give up, likening personal struggle to a storm that will pass, and was accompanied by a photo of him training in a gym.

Gómez, who missed the 2025‑26 season after the operation, had last appeared for Padova on 21 March in a 1‑0 loss to Palermo. The injury follows a history of ankle problems that limited his participation in the 2022 World Cup and a 2023 doping suspension that kept him out of the Argentina national team. Former teammate Jonás Gutiérrez responded publicly, offering encouragement.

The message attracted thousands of reactions, though comments were restricted to a small group of users.