AC Milan midfielder has revealed how his recovery from a serious knee injury is going whilst also discussing Milan’s hopes in the Champions League this season.
Speaking during an interview with The National, the Algerian midfielder was very honest when asked what it has been like to spend such a long time on the sidelines.
Bennacer has been out injured since the Champions League semi-final against Inter in the 2022/23 season and he was not expected to make his return to the first team until 2024. He feels that he could be back part way through December, though.
“That’s hard. When you have this type of injury, and at this moment as well, because that was one of the most important games of my life,” Bennacer said.
“As I said, you have to see the positive things; I spent time more with my family, with myself as well. I’m not happy [to be injured], but it’s OK. Everything is going well, and I don’t feel anything on my knee. There’s been no reaction as well.”
He also talked about the Champions League as a whole and stressed that they are in the tournament to win it, rather than just to make up the numbers and collect the money that comes with taking part in that tournament.
“First, you play to win the Champions League, not playing just to be in the Champions League. Then, when you have the taste of the Champions League semi-final, you want to go higher, to do better. And that’s why we will try this year. Because as I said, we’re not just here to be here in the group and that’s it, or quarter-final and that’s it. No, we want to win it. But, as we saw, a lot of teams will have a chance to win it,” he said.
