Get up to speed with the latest injury update coming out of Italy as AC Milan adds Olivier Giroud to the injury list along the news, report, status and return date of these players
Stefano Pioli's side is currently on the top of the Serie A table with their city rivals Inter Milan breathing down their necks. We have a long season ahead of us for which we must brace ourselves and witness the Italian teams battle it out on the pitch.
AC Milan finished second last season behind Conte's Inter who managed to shove aside struggling Juventus and clinch the title. It will be interesting to see how AC Milan holds off their city rivals who are just one point behind.
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Meanwhile, Milan's injury list is gradually increasing and Pioli will have to manage the club under very difficult circumstances. Players like Kjaer, Giroud, Calabria, Plizzari, and many more are injured at the moment and will be a big miss. Let us have a look at the full injury list of AC Milan and the expected return date of the players.
AC Milan Injury List News, Report, Update: Reason And Expected Return Date Of Olivier Giroud And Others
1. Oliver Giroud- Torn Muscle Fibre
35-years-old French forward Oliver Giroud injured his right thigh muscle on November 24 and has missed 4 games since then. We will have to wait and see when the veteran striker will be able to join the training sessions. He is one of the most underrated strikers in the World and should get more respect for his contribution to the game.
Expected return date- N/A
2. Simon Kjaer- Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Denmark International Simon Kjaer ruptured his right leg Cruciate Ligament on the opening week of December and will be out for a long time. His selection on the team will be based on his recovery and fitness.
Expected return date- 01 June 2022
3. Alessandro Plizzari- Knee Surgery
The 21-years-old young goalkeeper will be available for team selection in the latter stages of December after successfully undergoing knee surgery. He was out from the month of June and immediately decided to go for surgery upon facing a slight discomfort in the knee.
Expected return date- 21 December
4. Samu Castillejo- Torn Muscle Fibre
AC Milan winger has missed 44 days of the action being injured in the month of October. However, his expected return date is still unknown and his team selection will purely depend upon his recovery. He is an important player on the team and is a big miss.
Expected return date- N/A
5. Ante Rebic- Thigh Muscle Rupture
Croatian Internation Rebic suffered a rupture thigh muscle in the month of November but will be available for team selection next week. The left-winger has recovered fully from the injury and is eagerly waiting to join the action.
Expected return date- 15 December
6. Davide Calabria- Calf Problems
AC Milan right-back endured a knock in the calf last month and is still recovering from the injury. Meanwhile, he has missed 5 games and AC Milan are still unsure of his recovery.
Expected return date- N/A
7. Rafael leao- Biceps Femoris Muscle Injury
22-year-old Portuguese forward Rafael Leao endured a Biceps Femoris Muscle injury this weekend and will be out for a month.
Expected return date- N/A
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