Overview
- He underwent an arthroscopic cleaning of his right ankle performed by Prof. Gino Kerkhoffs with AC Milan medical staff present, and he will return to Italy at week’s end to continue rehab.
- Club guidance and media reports place his layoff between six and eight weeks, with projections ranging from mid-February to early March if recovery progresses well.
- Giménez posted hospital photos and a message thanking supporters, saying the operation went well and vowing to come back stronger.
- The striker has not played since Oct. 28 against Atalanta and has logged 11 appearances and one goal this season before the procedure.
- His absence forces short-term planning for Milan’s attack and factors into Mexico’s preparations for 2026, though the timeline leaves room for a full return ahead of key national-team dates.