AC Milan's Alexis Saelemaekers faces several months out after ankle surgery
The Belgium international is expected to miss at least four to five months after the procedure, with Milan saying the operation was successfully completed.
- On Tuesday, Belgium international Alexis Saelemaekers underwent successful ankle surgery in Amsterdam, Milan announced. The arthroscopic debridement and stabilization procedure on his right ankle was completed successfully.
- Saelemaekers injured his right ankle during training at the end of last month, the same ankle operated on two years ago. Tests showed he had lost stability at the previous surgery site.
- The 27-year-old previously underwent surgery on the same ankle in 2024 to treat a fracture. According to Gazzetta and Sky Sport, Saelemaekers will not return for at least four to five months.
- Under new Milan manager Ruben Amorim, Saelemaekers' playing time had already declined before the injury. The midfielder started only two of the club's opening five league matches this season.
- While no official timeline was provided by Milan, Italian media reports indicate the 27-year-old is unlikely to return before February. His absence will extend well into the second half of the season.
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AC Milan attacking midfielder Alexis Salemakers has undergone successful surgery on his right ankle at a specialist clinic in Amsterdam, the Italian club have confirmed. The 27-year-old Belgian international suffered the serious injury during his national team's training camp. Initial concerns about his health have unfortunately been confirmed, with tests showing more serious injuries than expected. According to the authoritative publication Mil…
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AC Milan's Alexis Saelemaekers faces several months out after ankle surgery
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan winger Alexis Saelemaekers underwent surgery on his ankle Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for several months.
Intervention in Amsterdam for arthroscopic cleaning and stabilization (ANSA)
AC Milan and Belgian national team player Alexis Salemakers has undergone surgery on his right ankle and is expected to be out of action for several months, the Italian club announced.
Just when Alexis Saelemaekers seemed to be reclaiming a key role at AC Milan, his season was severely disrupted. The Belgian winger has since undergone surgery, and in Italy, a particularly long absence is being anticipated.
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