Bad news for AC Milan and Alessandro Florenzi has surfaced from New Jersey. An MRI conducted shortly after his injury against Manchester City confirmed damage to the ACL and the lateral meniscus in his right knee. He will undergo arthroscopic surgery in Italy soon. This situation marks yet another nightmare for Florenzi, who had surgery in Finland in September 2022 for a severe injury to the proximal tendon of his left hamstring. During the match in New York, he left the field before halftime, visibly distressed.
With the season nearly over before it even started, the 33-year-old, who had a positive year under coach Stefano Pioli, is facing yet more misfortune. AC Milan is now likely to reassess their transfer strategy in light of this injury. Emerson Royal has been a long-term target, and discussions with Tottenham are reportedly well-advanced, with only a final step remaining. A decisive acceleration in negotiations is expected this week. The club will consider adding another winger, as they face a packed schedule. Currently, the backup for Theo Hernandez on the left is young Alex Jimenez.
