Mon Sep 16 14:25:09 UTC 2024: ## Milan Midfielder Bennacer Out for Four Months After Surgery
**Milan, Italy** – AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer will be sidelined for four months after undergoing surgery on his right calf in Finland on Monday. The 26-year-old Algerian international sustained the injury while on international duty last week.
Bennacer was seen in a wheelchair at an Algerian airport last week, signaling the severity of the injury. The operation was performed by Dr. Lasse Lempainen, and the recovery period is estimated to be four months.
Milan will not be signing a replacement for Bennacer, opting to rely on new signing Silvano Vos and academy prospect Kevin Zeroli to fill the midfield gap during his absence.
The Rossoneri face a challenging schedule in the coming weeks, with a Champions League opener against Liverpool at San Siro on Tuesday and a derby clash with Inter Milan this Sunday.
Bennacer’s absence will be a significant blow for Milan, who are hoping to compete for both domestic and European titles this season.
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