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Allegri Says Santiago Giménez Out 3–4 Months After Ankle Surgery

Mexico’s 2026 plans now carry uncertainty over the striker’s fitness.

Overview

  • Allegri confirmed in a press conference that the layoff will be lengthy and said Niclas Füllkrug has arrived to help lead Milan’s attack.
  • The right ankle injury did not improve with physiotherapy, prompting surgery in mid-December and a supervised rehabilitation program in Milan.
  • His return is projected for mid-April, which would leave him with minimal time to impact the remainder of Milan’s 2025–26 season.
  • Giménez has not played since October 28, when he exited a match against Atalanta with the injury.
  • Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is already managing other injuries to Luis Chávez, Rodrigo Huescas, Jesús Orozco Chiquete and César Huerta, tightening selection options for the World Cup.