According to latest news from Milan News, the medical examinations have shown a myotendinous injury in the right femoral biceps.
The English center-back will unfortunately face a lengthy period away from the field. Surgery won't be necessary, but the recovery time is expected to be no less than two months. He will miss several matches: in addition to the league games between Sassuolo (December 30) and Atalanta (February 25), he might also be sidelined for the Europa League matches against Rennes.
His injury poses a huge issue for AC Milan. In defence, Pioli will have to do without Malick Thiaw and Pierre Kalulu for a few more weeks, relying solely on Simon Kjaer (whose physical condition remains uncertain), the returning but inexperienced Marco Pellegrino, and the 2005-born Jan-Carlo Simic.
Additionally, it's frustrating because Fikayo Tomori was having an exceptional season, showcasing superb defensive plays and scoring three goals.
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