Milan’s Injury Crisis Deepens with Leao’s Early Departure

AC Milan’s injury troubles have taken another hit as star forward Rafael Leao was forced to exit the field after only 32 minutes during their away match against Hellas Verona. The Portuguese international suddenly pulled up and signaled to the bench that he needed to be replaced, reportedly telling medical staff he felt a twinge in his thigh.

Initial reports suggest Leao may have suffered an issue with his left flexor muscle. The severity of the injury is yet to be determined, but Milan will be hoping their key player managed to avoid serious damage by stopping play promptly.

Leao’s substitution saw Theo Hernandez enter the game, with left-back Alex Jimenez shifting to a more advanced position. This latest setback adds to an already lengthy list of unavailable players for Milan, including Alvaro Morata, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Yunus Musah, Noah Okafor, Luka Jovic, Kevin Zeroli, Ismael Bennacer, and Alessandro Florenzi.

The mounting injury crisis poses a significant challenge for Milan as they navigate a crucial period in their Serie A campaign. The team will be anxiously awaiting updates on Leao’s condition and hoping for swift recoveries from their other sidelined players to maintain their competitive edge in the league.