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GdS: Milan to exercise caution with Saelemaekers – when he could return

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan are likely to exercise caution when it comes to Alexis Saelemaekers’ condition, meaning he is unlikely to be available in Sassuolo. La Gazzetta dello Sport write that after a relaxing weekend, the Milan players not…

By Oliver Fisher · Sempremilan

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 10:30 AM

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AC Milan plan to exercise caution with Alexis Saelemaekers and he is unlikely to face Sassuolo next weekend.
Medical tests confirmed that Saelemaekers suffered no bone or ligament damage to his injured right ankle.
Manager Ruben Amorim will only use the Belgian player once there is no risk of worsening the injury.

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AC Milan are expected to take a cautious approach with Alexis Saelemaekers following a right ankle injury sustained during a recent training session. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, medical tests have ruled out bone or ligament damage, but the Belgian remains unlikely to be available for the upcoming match against Sassuolo in Reggio Emilia.

Manager Ruben Amorim will avoid rushing the versatile player back onto the pitch to prevent any setbacks ahead of a congested October schedule. Following the international break, Milan face seven fixtures across domestic and European competitions between October 11 and October 31, including clashes with RB Salzburg, Atalanta, and Inter.

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