'The time has come to stop' - Gimenez states he has been playing injured 'for months'

"For several months I've been playing with an ankle injury that hasn't allowed me to be 100% fit or comfortable on the pitch,"

"With determination, I continued to help the team and I continued to play, but the pain increased: the time has come to stop. Now I must focus on recovery and prepare to be back with you as soon as possible. God is in control. Thank you for your support, see you soon!"

Gimenez signed for Milan from Feyenoord in the winter transfer window and has struggled to establish a starting role under Sergio Conceicao. He remains without a league goal this season despite several big chances. He sustained an ankle knock in the draw against Atalanta that forced him off and missed the following Roma match. Gimenez posted on Instagram revealing that he has been playing with an ankle injury for several months, which prevented him from being fully fit or comfortable on the pitch. The pain increased and he has decided to stop playing to focus on recovery and return as soon as possible.

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