Overview
- AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri said Giménez will be sidelined for three to four months, with a target return around mid-April.
- The striker underwent surgery on his right ankle in mid-December after conservative treatment failed to resolve lingering problems.
- Milan signed German forward Niclas Füllkrug to cover the central attacking role during Giménez's absence.
- Giménez has not played since October 28 against Atalanta and now projects to miss most of the 2025–26 season.
- The prolonged layoff raises concerns about his match readiness for Mexico's World Cup squad, as injuries have also hit other regulars.