AC Milan Begin Derby Preparations As Allegri Hopes To Recover Key Forward In Time For Inter Milan Clash | OneFootball

While Milan still have one more Serie A match to navigate before the international break, thoughts are already turning towards the Derby della Madonnina, as Rossoneri head coach Massimiliano Allegri hopes to recover Santiago Gimenez in time for the match against Inter.

As reported by Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, the coach expects to recover Gimenez, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury.

The Mexican striker’s rehabilitation is progressing well.

Therefore, medical staff believe he could rejoin group training in the days leading up to the derby at San Siro.

Inter Vs Milan: Allegri Hopes For Gimenez Return For Derby

TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 21: Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri smiles during the Serie A match between Juventus and Empoli FC at Allianz Stadium on October 21, 2022 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

“Allegri should be able to count on Gimenez,” writes Tuttosport, “with recovery times estimated at around a fortnight.”

Milan will first travel to Parma on Saturday evening for their final game before the break.

A victory for the Rossoneri could put pressure on Napoli, Inter, and Roma in the Serie A standings.