Diego Moreira is sidelined with a left hamstring strain, dealing an untimely blow to AC Milan as a heavy 3-0 Europa League defeat to Bournemouth compounds a mounting injury crisis under manager Rúben Amorim.
Hamstring Strain Rules Out Belgian Winger
Sky Sport Italia reported that the 22-year-old Belgian winger, known internationally as a Red Devil, picked up the muscle overload during a demanding stretch of matches that culminated in his start during Thursday’s continental fixture. Medical staff evaluated the player’s discomfort following the match and confirmed he is ruled out of the squad traveling to face Udinese. No definitive return date has been established, with club physicians planning to monitor his physical condition closely over the coming days.
Growing Casualty List Tests Squad Depth
The physical setbacks extend far beyond Moreira’s absence. Midfielder Adrien Rabiot is unavailable due to a right calf problem, while defender Mario Gila remains sidelined with an inflammation in his left ankle. According to reporting from walfoot.be, this trio compounds an already extensive casualty list that includes Matteo Gabbia, Samuel Chukwueze, and Alexis Saelemaekers.
Tactical Adjustments Needed Following Europa League Reversal
The latest fitness concerns arrive at a precarious moment. Moreira started the heavy 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth on the pitch, but the subsequent physical toll means he must now watch upcoming fixtures from the stands.
Medical Staff Race Toward the Milan Derby
AC Milan confronts a congested fixture list that features a midweek home match against Bologna on Wednesday before the high-stakes Milan derby against Inter Milan three days later. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that the club’s medical department holds cautious optimism about recovering their newly sidelined players in time for the derby clash, though their availability remains unconfirmed.
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