Milan relief as Saelemaekers tests reveal sprained ankle

Milan have avoided a serious injury to Alexis Saelemaekers, with recent scans ruling out any damage beyond a sprained ankle. The Belgian sustained the twisting injury to his right ankle during Tuesday's training session at Milanello. Saelemaekers underwent instrumental tests to determine the severity of his injury, following recent news that Strahinja Pavlovic's injury is not too serious.

The examinations revealed no bone or ligament damage and no capsular or ligament involvement, leaving his recovery to be assessed on a day-by-day basis. Milan's availability for the Serie A comeback remains uncertain but far from ruled out, with the international break providing the necessary time. Milan's next fixture is an away match against Sassuolo, potentially creating challenges for Ruben Amorim.

The wide areas of Milan's 3-4-2-1 formation are already stretched, with Samuel Chukwueze, Davide Bartesaghi, Diego Moreira, Christian Pulisic, and Alphadjo Cisse vying for positions.