AC Milan Injury Update: Mike Maignan Latest Details, Recovery Timeline

AC Milan are far from their ecstatic form in the 2023-2024 season since they are struggling currently, and the injury of Mike Maignan just makes it even worse. AC Milan were 2nd in the 2023-2024 season, and as of now, they are in ninth place with 51 points and are out of the Europa League spot, let alone the Champions League spot.

This signifies their drastic drop in form this season, and the injury of Mike Maignan makes it even worse. The injury happened in AC Milan’s 4-0 win over Udinese in the Serie A when Maignan clashed heads with his teammate Alex Jimenez when he was trying to clear the ball.

The injury suffered is expected to affect further plans for AC Milan. On that note, read below and get a detailed overview of how the forward faced the injury, the freshest update on the situation, the impact of the blow on the club, his possible replacements, and his return to action date.

Mike Maignan Injury Update

Mike Maignan has suffered a head injury after colliding with his teammate Alex Jimenez. The pain was so unbearable that he had to be carried off on a stretcher and spent the entire night in the hospital.

Have a look at what AC Milan defender Matteo Gabbia said about Maignan: “Fortunately, Mike is fine. We all asked the doctor how he was, and he reassured us by telling us that he’s in the hospital for tests, but he’s doing okay. He’s a great captain.”

Impact Of Mike Maignan’s Injury On AC Milan’s Squad And Strategy

AC Milan are currently contending for only the Coppa Italia title and hopefully a UEFA Champions League spot. As of the Coppa Italia, AC Milan are set to face Inter Milan in the second leg with the aggregate score being 1-1. As of the Serie A, AC Milan are set to face Atalanta next. They have three matches from 21st April till 27th May across all competitions, including the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final, and Maignan’s injury makes everything difficult for them.

Possible Replacements And Tactical Adjustments

Although there is no replacement as good as Mike Maignan, AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao brought on Marco Sportiello in place of Maignan in the match against Udinese.

Will Mike Maignan Play Against Inter Milan in the 2nd leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final on 23rd April?

As of now there is no recovery timeline for Mike Maignan however the injury did seem a bit severe and painful since he had to be taken off. It remains to be seen whether he will be fit or not for the Milan derby since the club will not want to risk an asset like him by rushing his recovery.