Santiago Gimenez at risk of missing the World Cup due to ankle injury
Santiago Gimenez traveled to the Netherlands to decide whether he will have ankle surgery, and if the procedure is performed, he would miss the World Cup
Santiago Gimenez would be facing a crossroads in his life if it is confirmed in the Netherlands that he requires surgery to correct a long-standing ankle injury that has prevented him from succeeding at AC Milan and would cause him to miss the Mexican national team in the upcoming World Cup.
Jimenez has been absent from the Rossoneri lineup managed by Massimiliano Allegri since October 28, when he was substituted in the match against Atalanta, suffering from the same ankle injury that has limited his playing time.
Jimenez decided to travel to Amsterdam to be examined by a specialist he trusts, given that the treatments applied have not alleviated the discomfort, and the pain and limitations persist.
According to ESPN, AC Milan is awaiting confirmation from their player to determine whether to make a move in the winter transfer window or continue with the Mexican at the helm of the project. Therefore, the decision of the Dutch specialists will be key to the player's future.
AC Milan's medical staff believed that the ankle treatment would reduce the pain, but the reality is that Gimenez remains unimproved, even causing resentment among the Italian press and fans, even on social media, have suggested that the player is playing it safe and delaying his decision to stay with the Rossoneri until after the winter transfer window. But in the end, his decision to travel to the Netherlands has restored the player's credibility, and now everyone awaits his final decision regarding the Mexican striker's future. Uncertainty in the Mexican National Team: This news has created an atmosphere of uncertainty within the Mexican national team, and Duilio Davino, the general director of the national teams, stated that it is essential to know the player's decision.Taking into account that "Chaquito" is a key player for the national team in the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The priority, for both the club and the player, is to avoid long-term risks, even if that means losing playing time in the upcoming matches for his club. Meanwhile, Santiago continues to undergo medical evaluation, awaiting a decision on the path that will allow him to fully return to the field.