"It was on October 28 of last year that Gimenez clutched his right ankle in pain. 17 minutes into the second half of Atalanta-Milan, he was forced to throw in the towel, and he hasn't played from start since. He spent over a month trying to figure out the injury, undergoing conservative therapy, before opting for surgery in December. However, against Atalanta tomorrow, Massimiliano Allegri appears keen on starting the Mexican again."
"Due to the physical problems of Leao and Pulisic, the former Feyenoord player started in eight of the first nine league games. Although he didn't find the back of the net in those, with him on the pitch, Milan were running at full speed: 18 points in nine games, with 14 goals scored. These numbers would be very useful for the Rossoneri right now, as they have picked up just seven points in their last seven games, along with four goals scored."
"Perhaps this is also why Allegri believes Gimenez could provide a boost in this crucial season finale. In a difficult moment for all of the forwards, the gaffer could decide to rely on Gimenez's unstoppable desire, which he has expressed repeatedly in recent weeks: "I'm much hungrier and I feel better," was the statement to MilanTV."
"Gimenez arrived in Milan at the very end of the 2025 January window, and the expectations were sky-high given the price tag and his record. The start wasn't so bad either: an assist on his Coppa Italia debut against Roma, three goals in his next four Serie A and Champions League matches. Then things got complicated. The striker lost his starting spot to Sergio Conceicao and transfer rumours multiplied over"
Santiago Gimenez is set to make his first start since October when he injured his right ankle during Atalanta-Milan. He tried conservative treatment for more than a month before undergoing surgery in December. With physical issues affecting Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic, Gimenez could be used again by Massimiliano Allegri to strengthen Milan’s forward line. Earlier in the season, Gimenez started frequently and Milan produced strong results, scoring many goals. In recent matches, Milan have struggled for points and goals, making his return potentially important. Gimenez has also expressed increased hunger and improved condition, while his earlier form after joining Milan included an assist and several goals before his role became less secure.
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