Milan will have to deal with the loss of Fikayo Tomori for around a month, following an injury to the medial flexor muscle of the right thigh suffered in Wednesday's match against Bologna. The English defender, who has been reinstated in the rotations by new manager Sérgio Paulo Nascimento, will have to undergo a new medical check in around two weeks before he can return to action.
The injury will prevent Tomori from participating in several important matches next week. In particular, the player will not be able to face tomorrow's derby against Inter, one of the most anticipated matches in Serie A. Furthermore, his absence will also be felt in the European competition: the Champions League match against Ferencváros on 5 November, the away match against Genoa on 8 November and the home match against Frosinone on 22 November will all be without his presence. The European match against Olympiacos on 26 November could also be without the midfielder, unless his recovery occurs more quickly.
If the rehabilitation timeline meets estimates, Tomori could return to the field for the match against Cagliari on November 30th. However, his availability remains uncertain until the final check-up is completed and the recovery status is assessed.
To this point in the season, Tomori has accumulated 257 minutes of playing time in five appearances, demonstrating his ability to contribute in both defense and attack. The Englishman also made an assist in the match against Bologna, highlighting his value within Milan's defensive department.
With his absence, Milan will have to review their defensive structure and look for alternatives to maintain solidity on the pitch. The club will also have to carefully monitor Tomori's situation to decide when to reinstate him in domestic and European competitions. Next week will be crucial for the team, which will face some of its biggest challenges of the season without one of its most reliable defenders.