AC Milan Midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers Ruled Out Until 2026 After Ankle Surgery
AC Milan midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers faces a prolonged absence after opting for surgery on his right ankle following a training sprain at Milanello on September 29, 2026. AC Milan confirmed that specialist examinations revealed a loss of stability at the site of his previous 2024 operation. The procedure rules the Belgian international out for more than three months, keeping him sidelined for the remainder of the calendar year.
Right Ankle Operation Sidelines AC Milan Midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers
Manager Ruben Amorim loses a versatile roster option during a crucial block of the Serie A campaign. Selection depth adapts through internal alternatives, with Christian Pulisic and Alphadjo Cisse emerging as primary replacements on the flank. Additional squad rotation relies on Omari Hutchinson, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Adrien Rabiot, and Diego Moreira to cover the vacant positions until the January transfer window opens.
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clubExtended Recovery Timeline Rules Out Milan Options Through Winter
Medical staff verified that the recent trauma directly affected the prior site of a medial malleolus fracture repair performed in 2024 while on loan at Roma. Subsequent specialist evaluations confirmed that conservative management was insufficient, necessitating the surgical intervention reported by *Corriere dello Sport*.
The rehabilitation roadmap maps a return to competitive consideration in the new year, aligning with a structured three-month recovery block.
