Milan have reason to smile after yesterday’s comeback win against Torino, which put them back on top of the table. The mood is mixed though, because the night took a bad turn with Rafael Leao’s injury. He left the pitch in the 31st minute due to a muscle problem in his right adductor.
What timeline can we expect for Rafael Leao’s recovery after the medical tests?
According to today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport, the Portuguese winger, who left the stadium limping and with a worried expression, will undergo tests today. The club want to understand the extent of the injury and the recovery time. Milan hope the issue is not serious and that he will be available on December 18 for the Italian Super Cup semifinal against Napoli, with a potential final on December 22 against Inter or Bologna. The signs are not good, and it might take a miracle to see him on the pitch in Saudi Arabia.
A heavy blow for AC Milan:
The Rossoneri risk playing for a trophy without one of their most important players. The situation is worse because the potential replacements, Santiago Gimenez and Christopher Nkunku, are both in poor form. Each has scored only once this season, both in the Coppa Italia. Gimenez has been out for over a month with an ankle issue, while Nkunku continues to deliver disappointing performances, including yesterday in Turin. One positive note for Max Allegri is Christian Pulisic, who was decisive yesterday with two goals despite dealing with a strong fever over the weekend.
