The head coach of the Algerian national team Djamel Belmadi has admitted that he is currently unsure when Ismael Bennacer will be back in action.
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Milan announced on their official website last month that Bennacer underwent surgery on his right knee in Lyon to repair a cartilage problem, with an estimated recovery time of six months.
The former Empoli man did the damage early in the first leg of Milan’s Champions League semi-final clash against rivals Inter and it is certainly more complex than was initially hoped.
Now, the head coach of the Algerian national team has given an update on the midfielder during a press conference and he admitted that there is a lot of uncertainty regarding the midfielder’s recovery.
“We cannot speculate on Bennacer’s injury. Four, six or seven months, we cannot know exactly. It’s a very rare injury for a player at his age and quite complex,” he said (via DZfoot).
“Obviously I would like to have Bennacer for the next AFCON. However, I cannot stop at that if he is absent. We will work to bring a replacement and if he comes back in time then thank God.”
The news that Bennacer might not even be available for the tournament early next year is a further worry for Milan, who may now choose to reinforce the midfield with a signing.
