Ac Milan Loses Caldara To Injury Till December

AC Milan announced on Monday that Italy international Mattia Caldara will be sidelined until at least December after undergoing ankle surgery. The club revealed that Caldara's recovery is estimated to take approximately three months, following a successful keyhole surgery procedure. Coach Stefano Pioli had expressed concerns about Caldara's injury ahead of Milan's 5-1 defeat to Inter Milan last Saturday, predicting an extended absence due to the ankle problem. Caldara, aged 29 and with two Italy caps to his name, made a return to AC Milan this summer after spending two years on loan at relegated clubs Venezia and Spezia. However, he has yet to make an appearance for Milan this season. Despite not featuring for the team, Caldara was included in Milan's Champions League squad, a surprise move considering the club's attempts to offload him during the summer transfer window. This inclusion was driven by UEFA's regulations on home-grown players. Milan is set to face Newcastle United in their opening Group F match on Tuesday evening at the San Siro. Caldara's absence will undoubtedly be felt by the team as they navigate a busy schedule, and the hope is that he will make a successful recovery and return to the pitch by December.