Thu Sep 26 14:15:32 UTC 2024: ## Morata Out for Milan’s Match Against Lecce Due to Injury

**Milan, Italy** – Spanish striker and captain Alvaro Morata will miss Friday’s Serie A clash against Lecce due to a new injury, coach Paulo Fonseca confirmed on Thursday.

Morata sustained minor bruising during training, which has led to bursitis, an inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs in joints. Although a quick recovery is possible, his participation against Lecce is highly unlikely.

While a return for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Leverkusen remains a possibility, it is still uncertain.

This is Morata’s second injury setback this season, having previously missed two games in August due to a muscular problem.

Fonseca has confirmed that Tammy Abraham will likely start in Morata’s absence, while either Tijjani Reijnders or Ruben Loftus-Cheek will take on the advanced midfield role.

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