AC Milan had strong fears that they would lose Strahinja Pavlovic for the rest of the season after what happened against Como.
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There has been a lot of attention drawn towards the challenge made by Van der Brempt in the first half of Milan’s draw against Como on Wednesday night. Not even a card was given despite the fact the defender’s studs connected with Pavlovic’s shin.
Worst fears allayed
La Gazzetta dello Sport recall the results of the Serbian defender’s medical checks, which took place yesterday. He sustained a ‘large soft tissue hematoma and edematous-hemorrhagic imbibition of the fibula bone without cortical disruption’.
It is effectively blood trapped in tissues, which causes swelling and a fair bit of pain. There was concern at San Siro on Wednesday evening, especially when Pavlovic needed to use the elevator to get down to where the players’ cars are parked, and was unable to drive home.
The possibility of a fibula fracture – meaning he would be out of action until 2026-27 – was far from out of the question given the impact of Van der Brempt’s studs in a very dangerous area.
As it turns out he could return against Cremonese in the game after Sunday’s match versus Parma, but the management are baffled and angry a card wasn’t awarded.