In a concerning development for AC Milan, midfielder Youssouf Fofana had to be substituted less than 30 minutes into the Serie A match against Genoa. However, early indications suggest that the injury may not be serious, potentially allowing Fofana to participate in next week`s Coppa Italia final against Bologna.
The French international, who has become a key player in Sergio Conceiçao`s squad, started the game at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris but went down with an apparent injury shortly after the 20-minute mark. The issue seemed to stem from a collision with Junior Messias.
Despite attempting to continue, Fofana was visibly struggling to move properly on the pitch. This prompted Conceiçao to make an early substitution, bringing on Rafael Leao, who had surprisingly been left out of the starting lineup.
Reports from DAZN suggest that Fofana did not appear overly concerned after leaving the field. He remained on the bench with his teammates and was later seen applying ice to the sole of his foot, indicating a potential minor foot injury.
While the exact nature and severity of Fofana`s injury are yet to be determined, Milan fans and staff will be hoping for a swift recovery. The team is eager to have all key players available for the upcoming Coppa Italia final, where they will face Bologna in a crucial match.