Santiago Giménez Ankle Surgery & February Return

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Santiago Giménez, Mexican striker for Milan, reported at the beginning of November that he had played in recent months with an ankle discomfort that had worsened, so At that time it was necessary to stop to rehabilitate.

However, Massimiliano Allegri, coach of the Rossonero team, reported that the treatment did not present improvements and it has been decided that ‘Bebote’ has ankle surgery this Thursday and, according to reports in the Italian press, the Mexican would be out of the courts for between six and eight weeks because there are no ligaments or cartilages affected. That is, I would return in February.

“Giménez will have to have surgery tomorrow. He has been on conservative therapy for a while and it was going well, but The ankle problem has worsened. I hope to recover it as soon as possible,” he said this Wednesday at a press conference from Saudi Arabia, where Milan will play the Semifinals of the Italian Super Cup against Napoli.

The weeks that he will be without activity will be a handicap that works against Santiago Giménez, who has a tough fight for the title with forwards of the caliber of Rafael Leao, Christopher Nkunku and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, coupled with the fact that it is speculated that in the winter market he will arrive the German Niclas Füllkrug from West Ham.

However, Allegri pointed out that he is not yet thinking about looking for a replacement for Giménez in the next transfer market: “We have not talked about that. For the moment, our goal is to recover the players from the infirmary; Then, in January, we will see what opportunities arise for us,” he sentenced.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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