Leão Heads to Portugal to Treat Pubalgia: A Decision Shared with Milan
Rafael Leão has left Milan in the last few hours to continue his recovery from pubalgia back in Portugal. The decision was made in full agreement with the club, which is a crucial detail: the Portuguese winger and Milan’s medical staff evaluated the best solution together to tackle a problem that has significantly affected the attacker’s season.
Unlike situations at other clubs — such as Lukaku staying in Belgium without informing Napoli — this has been handled transparently and cooperatively. The Rossoneri’s number ten is expected to stay in his homeland until next week, aiming to return in time for the clash against Antonio Conte’s Napoli, Milan’s next Serie A fixture.
A Tricky Inflammation That Has Haunted His Entire Season
Pubalgia is a particularly insidious inflammation: just when it seems to have cleared up, the pain returns and disrupts any consistency. In Leão’s case, the issue first emerged in November and has been affecting the Portuguese star’s performances ever since. Both Milan and the player will need to make a fundamental assessment looking ahead, to prevent this condition from carrying over into future seasons.
The hope across the Rossoneri camp is that the stay in Portugal can finally free Leão from pain and have him ready to make a decisive contribution in the final stretch of the campaign.
Santiago Gimenez Opens Up About His Ordeal Before Surgery
Santiago Gimenez has also spoken recently, revealing the behind-the-scenes of his decision to undergo surgery. The Mexican striker described a journey defined by pain, sacrifice, and a determination pushed beyond every reasonable limit.
The discomfort in his ankle had been present even before the Gold Cup, but with each passing match the pain grew steadily worse. Gimenez was a starter at Milan, expectations were sky-high, yet at a certain point he began questioning whether to stop or keep going.
“I took medication to play, until I reached a point where I couldn’t go on, couldn’t even run, because it hurt too much. In the match against Atalanta I took a double dose of medication.”
The Turning Point: Atalanta vs Milan, October 28th
After the Atalanta match on October 28th, Gimenez posted on social media: “I have to stop. I tried to grit my teeth, but now I have to stop.” Initially, a conservative recovery of one to one-and-a-half months was expected, but by December the decision was made to go ahead with surgery.
The Mexican’s account opens up an important conversation about transparency in football: too often, the real physical condition of players is hidden, when a more open approach would help fans understand certain performances. Had supporters known that Gimenez was playing loaded with painkillers, their judgment of his matches would have been very different. The same applies to Leão’s pubalgia situation.
Comotto Scores for Italy Under-19: Milan’s Young Gem Keeps Growing
Great news from the youth sector. Cristian Comotto, born in 2008 and owned by Milan, currently on loan at Spezia, starred for the Italian Under-19 national team, scoring in a convincing 3-0 win over Hungary.
The young talent, who will turn 18 on April 25th, is showing remarkable maturity in his development path. Despite Spezia not enjoying a particularly strong season, Comotto has been playing regularly and accumulating valuable experience.
The Future: Assessment at Milanello with Allegri
Next summer will be pivotal for his future: the youngster will be assessed by Allegri at Milanello during pre-season. The options on the table are clear — keep him in the first-team squad and guarantee him playing time, or find a loan destination that allows him to keep developing consistently. For a talent this young, sitting on the bench would be counterproductive: Comotto needs to play, and so far he’s proving he deserves to.
Warren Bondo’s Agent Speaks: “He’ll Return to Milanello, Then We’ll Decide”
Finally, an update on Warren Bondo, the Rossoneri midfielder currently on loan at Cremonese. His agent provided an update in the last few hours, confirming that the Frenchman will return to Milan at the end of the season, regardless of how Cremonese’s campaign concludes.
Bondo’s season in Cremona has been inconsistent: he started as a regular, then gradually lost his place, partly due to the managerial change with Giampaolo taking over. The new coach secured his first win in charge of Cremonese, but Bondo has not featured in recent matchdays.
What Lies Ahead for the French Midfielder?
His agent’s words were clear: “The season ends, he returns to Milanello, and then the decision will be made together with the management, the coach, and of course the player.” Milan have two options: a permanent sale or keeping him in the squad as a midfield option. A decision that will be made carefully, weighing the team’s tactical needs and the player’s own wishes.
