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Official: Milan confirm Saelemaekers suffered ankle sprain during training after tests

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, Alexis Saelemaekers suffered an injury in training and AC Milan have now provided an update on the situation. In recent minutes, reports had suggested that Saelemaekers had suffered an ankle injury on the first day…

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 2:37 PM
Official: Milan confirm Saelemaekers suffered ankle sprain during training after tests
Key Things to Know
  • Alexis Saelemaekers suffered a sprained right ankle during training at Milanello.
  • Diagnostic tests ruled out any bone or ligament damage for the AC Milan winger.
  • Saelemaekers is ruled out for Friday's match against Padova.
The Story in 60 Seconds

AC Milan have confirmed that Belgian winger Alexis Saelemaekers suffered a sprained right ankle during a training session at Milanello. Diagnostic tests conducted on the player ruled out any bone or ligament damage following the incident on September 29, 2026. The club stated that his recovery will be monitored and evaluated on a daily basis.

Saelemaekers is ruled out of Milan's upcoming match against Padova. His availability remains uncertain for the fixture against Sassuolo scheduled for October 11, with manager Ruben Amorim typically taking a cautious approach to player injuries.

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