Santiago Giménez has lost his starting spot at AC Milan, with coach Sérgio Conceição citing his recent injury and form. The Mexican striker has seen his playing time diminish in recent weeks.
Santiago Giménez arrived at AC Milan and quickly captured the attention of the press and fans thanks to his good performances, with goals and assists. However, in recent weeks he seems to have lost prominence, added to a blow that left him out of a game.
Sérgio Conceição himself, coach of the Italian team, was asked about the current situation of the Mexican attacker and responded: “There is no first, second, third or fourth. As we have said many times, he started well, but then he got injured. I choose whoever is in better shape to start.”
In the last Serie A match, which ended with a 1-0 defeat against Atalanta, the Portuguese coach opted for Rafael Leão, Christian Pulisic and Luka Jovic in attack, relegating Giménez to the bench. He entered only in the 83rd minute for defender Fikayo Tomori. “There is no real hierarchy. Therefore, whoever enters is even more fundamental,“ Conceição remarked in the preview of the return semi-final of the Italian Cup against Inter Milan (1-1 in the first leg), scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 at 3 PM ET at San Siro.
His present at AC Milan and in the Mexican National Team
With the AC Milan shirt he played 14 games (776 minutes), in which he scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists. The team currently occupies the ninth position in the table and is out of the qualifying zone for international competitions.
At the national team level, he continues to be one of the key pieces of the Tri’s attack under the command of Javier Aguirre, sharing the attack with Raúl Jiménez. El Bebote was recently champion of the Concacaf Nations League by defeating Panama in the final.
Giménez’s recent struggles at AC Milan will be a concern for both the club and the Mexican national team. He will need to work hard to regain his form and earn back his place in the starting lineup.
