Saelemaekers undergoes ankle surgery: long absence, return date revealed for Milan

Saelemaekers underwent right ankle surgery in Amsterdam; expected to miss 4–5 months, targeting return in February or March 2025.

Alexis Saelemaekers has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle after a specialist consultation in Amsterdam, performed by Dr Gino Kerkhoffs. The Milan winger stopped training on 29 September with a problem in the same ankle he had operated on in 2024; further tests revealed instability requiring stabilisation. Recovery is estimated at 4–5 months, with a potential return between February and March 2025, pending no complications.