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Milan winger Alexis Saelemaekers out for rest of 2026 after ankle surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Milan winger Alexis Saelemaekers out for rest of 2026 after ankle surgery

Summary

Alexis Saelemaekers will miss the remainder of 2026 following right ankle surgery. The decision comes after a sprain sustained during training on September 29. Initial examinations indicated no significant damage, but persistent pain prompted further testing. Milan stated that the injury destabilized a previously operated area. Saelemaekers will be sidelined for more than three months, as he aims to recover ahead of a potential return in January 2027.

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By the Numbers

•Saelemaekers injured his ankle during training on September 29.
•Initial scans ruled out damage to bones and ligaments.
•The injury compromised stability at the site of a previous surgery in 2024.
•Milan will consider other options to fill his position in the lineup.
•He is expected to be out for more than three months.

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11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Saelemaekers set to miss rest of 2026 as Milan winger opts for ankle surgery

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Alexis Saelemaekers is set to miss the rest of 2026 after opting for surgery on his right ankle, in a fresh blow for Milan.According to Corriere dello Sport, the Belgian will be out for more than thre...
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