Overview
- Santiago Gimenez said on Instagram he has played for months with an ankle problem and that worsening pain led him to pause for recovery.
- He confirmed he will not face Parma this weekend and will skip Mexico’s November friendlies.
- The ankle issue forced him off against Atalanta and kept him out versus Roma.
- Gimenez has yet to score in Serie A this season after nine appearances, despite public backing from Massimiliano Allegri.
- Allegri is weighing options that could include a Rafael Leao–Christopher Nkunku pairing, with reports indicating Christian Pulisic might return for Parma and Adrien Rabiot could be rested due to a calf concern.