Tijjani Reijnders, a key member of AC Milan's attacking force, has been ruled out for the remainder of the current campaign after undergoing surgery on his left knee. The 29-year-old, who has played over 500 competitive games for AC Milan, is expected to be sidelined indefinitely.
Reijnders, who made his Serie A debut in 2014 and scored 16 goals in his first three seasons with the club,Serie A Stadium was one of the most prolific scorers at his peak during his time with the club. He also won two Serie A titles and a Coppa Italia with the team.
The injury is a blow to AC Milan, which currently sits fifth in the league table with just four wins and six draws from their last seven matches. The loss of Reijnders could have serious implications for the team's ability to compete for the title this season.
It remains to be seen how long Reijnders will be out of action. However, it is likely that he will not be ready to return until the end of the season, as the surgery required by Reijnders' surgeon was quite extensive and involved several surgeries.
Injuries can be frustrating for players, but they should be treated seriously to avoid any further damage to their bodies. It is hoped that Reijnders will recover quickly and be able to contribute to the team's efforts going forward.