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Milan's Saelemaekers has successful ankle surgery and faces 4-5 months out
Milan winger Alexis Saelemaekers had surgery on his right ankle in Amsterdam on October 13.
The operation involved cleaning the joint and stabilising it, and the club said it went well.
Saelemaekers had persistent pain and reduced ankle stability, and the ankle had already been operated on in 2024.
He was injured during training on September 29, and his expected absence is about four to five months.
That means Milan will be without the Belgian winger for a significant part of the season.
He is expected to be out until around February or March, based on that recovery estimate.
Alexis Saelemaekers underwent successful surgery on his right ankle in Amsterdam on October 13.
The procedure involved arthroscopic cleaning and stabilisation, and was performed by Dr. Gino Kerkhoffs.
Milan said he is expected to be out for four to five months; another report said at least four months.
Saelemaekers had stopped training on September 29 with persistent ankle pain and reduced stability.
The ankle had previously been operated on in 2024.
- Who
- Alexis Saelemaekers, a Milan winger.
- What
- He underwent successful arthroscopic cleaning and stabilisation surgery on his right ankle.
- When
- October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
- Why
- Persistent pain and examination findings of reduced stability led to the decision to operate.
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Saelemaekers had an earlier operation on the same ankle.
He stopped training with an ankle problem.
A report said he would travel to Amsterdam for further checks before planned surgery.
He underwent surgery in Amsterdam, which was reported as successful.
- Expected absence
- Four to five months, according to Sky Sport
- Surgery date
- October 13, 2026
- Surgery location
- Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Procedure
- Arthroscopic cleaning and stabilisation
- Operating doctor
- Dr. Gino Kerkhoffs
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