Milan Forward Gimenez Suffers Injury in Mexico's World Cup Defeat to England

AC Milan is facing a new injury concern after forward Santiago Gimenez was forced off during Mexico's World Cup match against England.

The striker sustained a right ankle injury in the final moments of the Round of 16 tie at the Azteca Stadium. Mexico lost the match 3-2 to England, who will now face Erling Haaland's Norway in the quarter-finals, despite finishing the game with ten men.

Gimenez, who was substituted on in the 60th minute, appeared to injure his right ankle with an awkward movement, notably without any direct contact from England's Djed Spence. He had to leave the field during Mexico's late push for an equalizer and was subsequently taken to the hospital for medical evaluations.

Gimenez's Ankle Injury a Worry for Milan Amidst Transfer Uncertainty

According to Mexican media reports, relayed by Sky Sport, the examinations revealed no fracture, diagnosing instead a sprain. While this outcome is relatively encouraging, it involves an ankle with a recent injury history.

This is the same joint that the forward underwent surgery on last December. A previous issue in the same area had sidelined him for five months last season. At that time, he had an arthroscopic procedure in Amsterdam after initially trying conservative treatment.

With Gimenez being a Milan player and Ruben Amorim just starting his rebuilding process at the club, a prolonged absence for one of their forwards is the last thing the Rossoneri need.

Although the immediate news of no break is positive, the recurrence of an injury on a previously operated ankle is something Milan's medical staff will need to closely monitor upon his return.

English Translation:

AC Milan is facing a new injury concern after forward Santiago Gimenez was forced off during Mexico's World Cup match against England.

The striker sustained a right ankle injury in the final moments of the Round of 16 tie at the Azteca Stadium. Mexico lost the match 3-2 to England, who will now face Erling Haaland's Norway in the quarter-finals, despite finishing the game with ten men.

Gimenez, who was substituted on in the 60th minute, appeared to injure his right ankle with an awkward movement, notably without any direct contact from England's Djed Spence. He had to leave the field during Mexico's late push for an equalizer and was subsequently taken to the hospital for medical evaluations.

Gimenez's Ankle Injury a Worry for Milan Amidst Transfer Uncertainty

According to Mexican media reports, relayed by Sky Sport, the examinations revealed no fracture, diagnosing instead a sprain. While this outcome is relatively encouraging, it involves an ankle with a recent injury history.

This is the same joint that the forward underwent surgery on last December. A previous issue in the same area had sidelined him for five months last season. At that time, he had an arthroscopic procedure in Amsterdam after initially trying conservative treatment.

With Gimenez being a Milan player and Ruben Amorim just starting his rebuilding process at the club, a prolonged absence for one of their forwards is the last thing the Rossoneri need.

Although the immediate news of no break is positive, the recurrence of an injury on a previously operated ankle is something Milan's medical staff will need to closely monitor upon his return.