Santiago Giménez’s adaptation process at AC Milan has suffered a setback. The Mexican striker will have to undergo surgery on his right ankle after an injury that had been carrying over for several months did not evolve favorably with conservative treatment.
The confirmation came from Massimiliano Allegri, technical director of the Rossoneri, who explained that the player tried to continue with rehabilitation only, but the problem worsened. From Saudi Arabia, where Milan are playing the Italian Super Cup, the coach was clear: surgery is necessary and the club is now focusing on his recovery.
Dragging injury forces him to stop
Santiago Giménez had already publicly acknowledged, at the beginning of November, that he was not at one hundred percent physically due to this ankle discomfort.
Even so, he continued to train and compete until his body said enough was enough.
The operation aims to definitively correct the problem, and although no ligaments or cartilage are involved, the estimated time off work ranges from six weeks to two months, according to reports from Italy.
The impact is not minor. The Mexican’s last official match with Milan was a 1-1 draw against Atalanta, on Matchday 9 of the 2025-26 Serie A season.
Since then, he has missed six league matches and one in the Coppa Italia, a tournament in which the club was eliminated by Lazio.
Internal competition complicates his return
The surgical intervention is necessary
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Beyond the injury, the competitive outlook is not easy either.
Milan currently has several attacking options, including Rafael Leão, Christian Pulisic, Christopher Nkunku and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
This could relegate Santiago Giménez to a secondary role once he returns to the field.
In addition, there is talk around the club of possible offensive reinforcements for the winter market, which increases the pressure.
For U.S. Hispanic audiences, the case of Santiago Gimenez is especially relevant.
It represents the real challenges faced by Latin American soccer players in Europe:
Adaptation, internal competition and injuries at key moments.
His recovery will be decisive not only for his immediate future at Milan, but also for his continued relevance in the elite of European soccer.
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