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Giménez’s Goal Drought at Milan Fuels Calls to Bench Him

Manager Massimiliano Allegri publicly defends him despite growing calls in Italy to drop him from the XI.

Overview

  • The Mexican striker has logged roughly 627–628 Serie A minutes without scoring across nine rounds, a league-worst tally for a center forward in Europe’s top five leagues according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
  • He was substituted during Milan’s 1-1 draw at Atalanta with a physical complaint, and the club has not provided details as reports suggest it is not serious.
  • Allegri has reiterated his support, praising Giménez’s work rate and defensive contribution and insisting the goals will come.
  • Italian coverage argues Milan’s attacking structure has not supplied him well, noting limited alternatives up front and the club’s investment as reasons he continues to start.
  • Milan sit on 18 points near the top of Serie A, and a home match against Roma on November 2 offers a potential chance for Giménez to reset.