Palermo star Abel Hernandez is recovering after being the victim of an armed hold-up.

The Uruguayan forward was driving home from the club's training ground at 18.30 local time on Wednesday when he was stopped and forced out of his car.

The robber put the gun in Hernandez's mouth to frighten him into handing over his watch and jewellery.

Reports suggest the player is in shock, but was able to return home and call the police.