There are positive signs regarding Alexis Saelemaekers’ condition.
The Belgian wing-back is feeling less pain than a few days ago, and new medical tests will take place in the coming hours to assess the state of his right flexor issue.
The injury is believed to be minor, which is good news for both him and Milan. Based on the results of these new tests, it will become clearer whether Saelemaekers might have a chance to return to Massimiliano Allegri’s squad for the match against Fiorentina. For now, though, that remains only a possibility, as no one at Milan wants to rush his recovery or return.
The outcome of the upcoming exams will clarify several aspects. Even if the results are positive, Allegri may still take a cautious approach, since Saelemaekers plays an important role in the coach’s 3-5-2 system, as pointed out by the colleagues at Milan News. The situation is being closely monitored, but the latest updates are more encouraging than before. The medical reports will determine how things develop over the next few days.
If Saelemaekers is unavailable, Allegri could turn to Zachary Athekame as his first alternative, or consider other options such as moving Loftus-Cheek to the right or adjusting the formation.
