Santiago Gimenez Impresses Allegri During Training at Milanello
Encouraging signs are emerging from the Milanello Sports Centre, where Massimiliano Allegri has been working with the squad during the league break. Among the players who have caught the manager’s eye the most is Santiago Gimenez, the Mexican striker who finally appears ready to relaunch his career after a difficult spell.
Four Months Out: Gimenez Determined to Make Up for Lost Time
The 2001-born centre-forward was sidelined for approximately four months due to a serious ankle injury that heavily affected his first half of the season. However, Allegri has been pleasantly surprised by the Mexican’s attitude during recent training sessions: tremendous commitment, constant dedication, and a clear desire to climb back up the attacking pecking order at Milan.
Santiago knows he currently sits behind other teammates in the squad hierarchy, but his training ground attitude demonstrates a maturity that has not gone unnoticed by the Rossoneri coaching staff.
Two Major Goals: The World Cup and Staying at Milan
The former Feyenoord man has two key targets ahead of him. The first is personal: getting back to full fitness ahead of the World Cup and becoming a reference point once again for the Mexican national team. The second, and the one that matters most to Milan fans, concerns his future at the club.
Gimenez currently has zero league goals in the 2025/2026 season — a tough statistic, even considering the clear mitigating circumstances of his long injury. For a striker who proved his goal-scoring instincts at Feyenoord, this situation serves as extra motivation to finish the campaign on a high note.
Context on the Pre-Injury Period
Before his enforced break, the Mexican had gone through a difficult patch and faced criticism from the fans. It should be noted, however, that Gimenez was playing through a serious ankle injury, relying on medication to keep going. A detail that, had it been communicated more openly, would likely have changed perceptions of his performances.
A Hot Summer Ahead for Milan’s Attack
Santiago Gimenez’s future is closely tied to what happens over the final eight league matches in April and May. The striker has a lot riding on this end of season: his place at Milan depends on the signals he sends on the pitch.
A potential overhaul of Milan’s attacking department is on the horizon this summer, with several players’ futures uncertain. Names such as Christopher Nkunku, Gimenez himself, and Niclas Füllkrug could all be involved in transfer dealings. There is even talk that the club could consider offers for Rafael Leão should significant proposals arrive.
Allegri wants reliable players he can build the future Milan around, and Santiago Gimenez has all the qualities to convince him. The Mexican is hungry and eager to prove his worth — all the ingredients are there for a strong end to the season.
