While many clubs are starting to move in the transfer market ahead of January, Milan already has the right reinforcement at home for the midfield department. We are talking about Ismael Bennacer, who has been injured for quite some time since last may. He is scheduled to return to Milanello on Monday after five months. From May 16 to October 16: At the end of last season, the Algerian underwent surgery to repair cartilage in one knee, missing the last four games of last season and the entire start of 2023/24. The Algerian is eager to return, and Pioli is already rubbing his hands in anticipation of having his midfield metronome back at his disposal.
In the coming months, he will be closely monitored by the medical staff to ensure that his recovery progresses smoothly. The idea is to avoid rushing him back before he is fully ready, and it will likely take at least two months to see him back in the group. Maybe even three.
Bennacer is ready to turn the page on the calendar, and the coach's plan is to have him in shape by the new year for the second half of the season. It remains to be seen if he will leave for the Africa Cup of Nations, which is scheduled to take place from January 24 in Ivory Coast.
While waiting for Bennacer, Pioli will continue to work with the players available to him. Adli and Krunic can alternate in midfield, with the Bosnian doing well before his injury and the former Bordeaux player relaunching himself in that role after a difficult season and a very close sale in the summer (Salernitana was interested, but not only). Two good solutions, but from January, Pioli can have his starting midfielder back: the one he lost for months and is now ready to embrace again. With many clubs looking for the right opportunity in the transfer market, Milan has already found its perfect 'purchase', as written by Calciomercato.com.
