“AC Milan’s Ismael Bennacer Facing Extended Absence After Surgery Ahead of Liverpool Showdown”
“Ismael Bennacer has been ruled out of AC Milan’s Champions League opener against Liverpool on Tuesday after undergoing surgery on his right calf”.
Milan returned from the international break with an emphatic 4-0 win over Venezia at San Siro on Saturday, marking their first win of the season after two draws and a loss before the break in domestic play.
However, Arne Slot’s Liverpool, still recovering from a surprising home defeat to Nottingham Forest, will present a much tougher challenge.
AC Milan has confirmed that the Algerian midfielder will be sidelined for up to four months. “Ismael Bennacer underwent surgery in Finland this morning,” the club announced. “The procedure on his right calf was performed by Dr. Lasse Lempainen, and his recovery is expected to take four months.”
Bennacer later shared an update on Instagram, saying his surgery was successful.
“Hello everyone. My calf surgery went well this morning,” he wrote, along with a picture of him smiling and giving a thumbs-up from his hospital bed. “Thank you all for your messages and support. They inspire me to come back as soon as possible. I will do everything to return stronger. See you on the field soon.”