"The October international break has come to a close, and to say that it has been a mixed bag for AC Milan would be an understatement. In the September break there were 12 Milan players called up to represent their respective countries, and this time the number was even bigger. In total, there were 15 summoned which is the most of any team in Serie A, not ideal for Massimiliano Allegri's preparations at Milanello."
"We have to start with the bad news: Milan have been truly ravaged in the international break, with multiple players sustaining injuries to varying degrees of severity. The first one to report a problem was Pervis Estupinan, who was forced off during a draw between Ecuador and the United States in Texas with an ankle issue. That was his 50th cap for his country, and he missed the next game against Mexico, though thankfully it was just a knock and he should be back against Fiorentina."
"Rafael Leao had a bit of a strange time with Portugal. He came off the bench in their 1-0 win over Ireland in the first game but it emerged that he would not feature in the second (a 2-2 draw against Hungary) and he was given permission to return to Milan early. This will please Allegri, and it has since been suggested it was pre-agreed between the club and his national team."
Fifteen AC Milan players were called up during the October international break, the most of any Serie A club, disrupting Massimiliano Allegri's preparations at Milanello. Most players remained in Europe but a few traveled overseas for 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the U21 European Championship and friendlies. Several players sustained injuries: Pervis Estupiñán suffered an ankle knock and missed Ecuador's next game; Alexis Saelemaekers reported a flexor issue but is recovering and could play; Rafael Leão returned to Milan early with club permission. Adrien Rabiot scored for France but had limited subsequent involvement.
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