Udinese was cruising in his Audi RS6 on Tuesday morning in West Udine when he crashed into a central reservation. The impact of the collision caused the defensive midfielder's car to flip over and skid along the road, before bursting in flames, telefriuli reported.Then in true James Bond style, Walace miraculously emerged from the ruins completely unscathed.
But he was rushed to the hospital by ambulance for a check-up after the crash that claimed no victims, as fire engines rushed to the scene.ALSO READ: Unseen fan footage shows Aaron Ramsdale couldn't bear to watch Bukayo Saka penaltyHowever, he was allowed to leave the medical establishment once docs confirmed he was all good.
And the report suggests Walace should be fit enough to face Udinese's next opponents Lazio on Sunday.They'll be hoping Walace can use his luck to spur his side to victory over their rivals who have the same amount of points in the league, although Lazio occupy third spot ahead of Udinese due to a superior goal difference.Following stints in Germany with Hamburg and Hannover, the five-capped Brazil international joined Udinese in 2019 where he's been a key player ever since.
If he starts against Lazio, the match will mark his 100th appearance for the Italian outfit.Can Udinese get the better of Lazio on Sunday and leap-frog them in the Serie A table?
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