Just hours before the clash with Fabio Grosso’s Sassuolo, Max Allegri’s Milan prepare to face one of the Rossoneri’s classic bogey teams. The same opponent who, eleven years ago in January 2014, led to the dismissal of the 58-year-old tactician, with assistant Mauro Tassotti taking over the bench.
The usual pre match press conference took place in the afternoon. Allegri addressed several topics, including injuries. The discussion inevitably turned to Santiago Gimenez, who, one and a half months after the ankle injury suffered in Bergamo, has become a taboo subject. The Tuscan coach again referred to a personalized training program for the Mexican, confirming the former Feyenoord striker will miss the game against the Neroverdi, as relayed via Milan Press.
Will Gimenez return in time for the Super Cup?
So far, Milan have offered no clear explanation regarding Santiago Gimenez's injury. No official statement from the club has provided clarification. This silence points to a complex situation, one difficult to fully understand. Allegri spoke about Santiago’s importance only in numerical terms, without highlighting technical or tactical strengths. Such wording reflects a relationship with the coach that never truly developed. No clarity exists on a possible return for the Italian Super Cup semi final in Riyadh. At this pace, absence against Napoli also appears likely.
Physical inconsistency has never helped the striker reach peak condition. Allegri’s tactical system also fails to enhance those qualities, mainly penalty box instincts and limited involvement in build up play.
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More clarity should arrive in the coming days regarding a return to group training and a possible trip to Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, rumors continue about potential replacements ahead of the January market. Combined with the limited trust shown in Allegri’s comments, such signals deepen doubts over the future. The paths of Gimenez and Milan appear increasingly distant.
