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AC Milan have officially announced that Santiago Jimenez has undergone surgery in Amsterdam as part of treatment to resolve a physical problem he was having with his right ankle. <\/p>\nThe surgery consisted of an arthroscopy to cleanse the affected joint and was successfully carried out under the supervision of Professor Gino Kerkhofs in collaboration with the Italian club’s medical staff.<\/p>\n
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\nMexico renovates Estadio Banorte to host 2026 World Cup<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nFirst stage of recovery outside Italy<\/h2>\n According to a statement released by the Rossoneri, the Mexican striker will remain in the Netherlands for about a week, where he will complete the first stage of the post-operative process.<\/p>\n
Once this initial phase is complete, he will return to Italy to continue his rehabilitation at Milan’s facilities under the direct supervision of the club’s medical staff.<\/p>\n
Santi Jimenez: Estimated recovery time<\/h2>\n Regarding the recovery period, AC Milan have made it clear that Jimenez will be out of action for at least two months, but that his return will depend on his progress at each stage of treatment.<\/p>\n
The main objective is for the striker to return to competition in optimal physical condition and without the risk of recurrence and to avoid a hasty return.<\/p>\n
Injury that has been going on since October<\/h2>\n The former Feyenoord player has not featured in a competitive match since late October, when he was injured in the Serie A game against Atalanta.<\/p>\n
Since then, the coaching staff has opted for conservative treatment, but continued discomfort ultimately led to the decision to undergo surgery to fundamentally resolve the issue with his right ankle.<\/p>\n
Milan’s challenge at a crucial moment<\/h2>\n The absence of Santiago Jimenez poses a major challenge for AC Milan, who will be without one of their main attacking players at a crucial stage of the season.<\/p>\n
This situation could have an impact on the club’s sporting plans, especially with an eye on the transfer market, and the arrival of reinforcements to compensate for the temporary absence is also not excluded.<\/p>\n
Could Santi Jimenez miss the 2026 World Cup?<\/h2>\n Despite initial concerns, Jimenez is at no risk of missing out on the 2026 World Cup with Javier Aguirre’s Mexico national team. The estimated recovery time is six to eight weeks, which should allow him to return to action in time for international action leading up to the World Cup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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