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AC Milan right-back Kyle Walker is set to miss key Serie A fixtures after playing through a muscular problem in the Champions League this week....TAP HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY..>>
Walker on loan at AC Milan
Set to miss key fixtures with injury
Played through pain in Champions League exit
WHAT HAPPENED?
Milan were knocked out of Europe by Feyenoord and look set to suffer another loss, with Walker likely to be absent for at least this weekend’s league game with Torino. He has missed training this week and could also be ruled out of the midweek trip to Bologna.
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Walker has made six appearances for his new club since signing on loan from Manchester City in January. Any injury is a particular blow considering he is only with the club temporarily until the end of the season – although reports suggest Walker will leave City permanently this summer, with a €5m option included in the deal to make his San Siro stay permanent
DID YOU KNOW?
Milan now face an injury crisis at right-back with former Tottenham defender Emerson Royal also on the sidelines. According to Calciomercato, Alex Jimenez is set to start there against Torino.
WHAT NEXT FOR WALKER AND MILAN?
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Milan face a battle to qualify for Europe next season, sitting seventh in the table heading into the weekend’s matches. They need their best players fit as often as possible to give themselves a chance of cutting the five-point gap to fourth.Read Full Details
