Santiago Giménez hasn't had his best season in European football. The main reason for his performance was his injury. A few weeks of the start of the 2026 World Cup, “Chaco” views with caution the participation of his son in the 2026 World Cup.

Christian Giménez was questioned about the possibility of his son being on Javier Aguirre's final list for the World Cup. It's not hurtful to remember that Santiago wasn't on Gerardo Martino's list for the 2022 World Cup.

“I don't know, because 25 ends his last game. And there it will be seen. The first intention is for him to be called up,” said the Cruz Azul player in statements compiled by Récord.

Santiago Giménez has returned to the courts in the last weeks. El “Bebote” still hasn't completed games with AC Milan. But Christian Giménez has revealed that his son no longer has discomforts from his injury.

“He feels very good, hoping that he can qualify for Champions. That he continues to add minutes; about the injury he doesn't have pain,” the ex-footballer explained.

Santiago Giménez in the season

In October 2025, Santiago Giménez suffered a serious injury that cut his continuity with Milan. However, for that date “Bebote” had not been able to score his first goal in Serie A. The Mexican's maximum contribution for that date was an assist.

On March 21 Santiago Giménez returned to see minutes with the Rossoneri team. Since then the 25 year-old striker has only accumulated around 90 minutes in 4 games played after his return.

In general terms, “Bebote” has only been able to play 15 games in the campaign (866 minutes on the field- The equip valente to 9.5 complete games). Giménez has only scored 1 goal in Italy Cup and has contributed 2 assists in the season.