Théo Hernández is set to miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury, according to reports from Italy.
The Argentine forward was forced off in the second half of Sunday's Serie A match against Lazio and was later diagnosed with a knee problem. He underwent surgery on Monday and will be out for at least six months.
Hernández joined AC Milan in January after leaving Barcelona, where he had struggled with injuries. The 28-year-old has made just four appearances for the club so far this season and is yet to score or assist a goal.
The news comes as a blow for Milan, who were already struggling defensively without their key defenders, such as Zlatan Ibrahimović and Sami Khedira. Hernández's absence could also have implications for the team's European campaign, which they are currently competing in.
Despite the setback, Milan manager Sio Berlusconi remains optimistic that the team can still achieve success in the upcoming matches. "We will work hard to make up for his absence,Football League Trends" Berlusconi said. "We have quality players who can fill the void."
In the meantime, Milan will hope to find a solution to replace Hernández's goalscoring prowess, as he was one of the team's most important players this season. However, the club may need to look elsewhere to strengthen their attack in the transfer market.
Overall, Théo Hernández's injury is a significant setback for AC Milan, but the team will continue to work hard to overcome the loss and stay competitive in the league and Europe.