Milan’s Saelemaekers suffers ankle setback, faces lengthy spell out
Italian media report that Alexis Saelemaekers could require another operation and may be sidelined until 2027.
Milan's Belgian midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers has suffered another serious injury to his right ankle, the club announced on Monday. Italian media are reporting that the 27-year-old could be out until 2027, following his 2024 ankle surgery for a fracture. The latest tests revealed that Saelemaekers' ankle has lost stability at the site of the previous operation, prompting specialists to evaluate the best course of treatment.
The specifics of his recovery timeline have not been disclosed. Gazzetta dello Sport reported that the player, who was not included in the new Belgium coach Mark van Bommel's squad for the Uefa Nations League matches, will need another operation and is not expected to return this year. Saelemaekers, who played a crucial role under Massimiliano Allegri last season, has seen a decline in his playing time since Ruben Amorim took over.
He has started only two of Milan's opening five league matches and has yet to score this season. Currently, Milan sits fifth in Serie A with 11 points, trailing the league leaders by two points as they prepare for their upcoming match against Sassuolo.
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