Santiago Gimenez is on the verge of returning to the pitch after 133 days of inactivity, after the Mexican striker joined AC Milan training this Tuesday with the aim of strengthening the attack of the team managed by Massimiliano Allegri.

After undergoing surgery last December, I completed a rehabilitation period; Now free of the discomfort from the splinters in his right ankle, he will be able to perform at his best and help Inter Milan overcome their seven-point deficit. During practice, coach Allegri welcomed Gimenez, and then his teammates lined him up as a way of welcoming him so he could immediately integrate into the team's rhythm and improve his statistics for the season, where he has only participated in 11 matches (9 in Serie A and 2 in the Cup), but has yet to score in the Italian League. Santiago has not played since the match against Atalanta on October 28, when he was substituted with an ankle injury that required surgery. Although he has rejoined training this Tuesday, there is no exact date for his return to the Milan squad. The Mexican striker was included in the group that trained much harder, as those who played against Inter Milan performed more relaxed routines, but the good news is that he has already rejoined training and will gradually be taken into account.

With enough time for the World Cup

Santiago Gimenez could be called up for the matches against Portugal and Belgium on March 28 and 31 at Estadio Azteca and Soldier Field in Chicago, respectively, during the last FIFA international break before the World Cup debut against South Africa on June 11 at Estadio Azteca.

There are more than 90 days until the start of the World Cup, giving him time to achieve good form that could even allow him to compete for a starting position with Raul Jimenez.

who at this moment appears to be the striker with the best chance of starting against the South Africans.