Hutchinson urged to step up for Milan after Saelemaekers surgery
AC Milan player Alexis Saelemaekers will be sidelined for several months following ankle surgery. Reports suggest that summer signing Omari Hutchinson is being pressured to step up and fill the void in the team's lineup.
Why it matters
The injury forces a tactical shift for AC Milan, impacting the development and integration of new squad members during the 2026/27 season.
Alexis Saelemaekers will be out of action for several months after having surgery on an ankle injury on Tuesday, and reports in Italy have urged summer signing Omari Hutchinson to step up in his absence.
Saelemaekers had surgery on his ankle in Amsterdam on Tuesday, and though Milan have not specified an exact lay-off time, varying reports claim he could be sidelined for anywhere from three to five months.
ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Alexis Saelemaekers of AC Milan looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between AC Milan and SL Benfica at Stadio San Siro on September 16, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
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