Overview
- Coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed Giménez’s absence will last approximately three to four months following an arthroscopic cleaning of his right ankle.
- The Mexico striker was ruled out of Milan’s January 2 trip to Cagliari and has not played since October 28, 2025.
- Niclas Füllkrug has arrived to reinforce the forward line during Giménez’s layoff, according to Allegri.
- Milan entered Matchday 18 second in Serie A on 35 points, one behind Inter, with a chance to go top before Inter’s game.
- The recovery window has raised concern over Giménez’s match readiness for Mexico ahead of the 2026 World Cup.