Kyle Walker of AC Milan Undergoes Successful Elbow Surgery
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Synopsis
On April 9, AC Milan's wingback Kyle Walker, on loan from Manchester City, successfully underwent surgery for a fractured right elbow. The club has not specified his recovery timeline as they navigate a challenging season, currently placed ninth in Serie A.
Key Takeaways
- Kyle Walker sustained a fracture in his right elbow.
- He underwent successful surgery in Milan.
- The timeline for his return remains unclear.
- AC Milan is currently ninth in Serie A.
- Walker has made eight Serie A appearances.
Milan, April 9 (NationPress) AC Milan wingback Kyle Walker, currently on loan from Manchester City, has suffered a fracture in his right elbow and has successfully undergone surgery.
The club reported the injury but has not provided a specific timeline for his recovery. The ‘Rossoneri’ are facing a challenging season, sitting in ninth place in the Serie A standings, trailing their main rivals Inter Milan by 20 points, who are in first place.
"AC Milan confirms that Kyle Walker sustained a fracture in his right elbow today. To facilitate optimal healing and recovery, the player underwent surgery in Milan to repair the olecranon through osteosynthesis. The procedure was executed flawlessly. Kyle will commence rehabilitation immediately," stated the club.
Walker joined AC Milan on loan in January, with an option to make the transfer permanent by the end of the current season. He joins former Tottenham right-back Emerson Royal on the injury list, as Royal has also been sidelined due to a calf injury.
In March, Walker represented England during the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, marking Thomas Tuchel’s first assignment as head coach of the Three Lions. He started in the 2-0 victory over Albania and made a substitute appearance in the subsequent 3-0 win against Latvia.
The 34-year-old began his professional career at Sheffield United before transferring to Tottenham Hotspur in 2009, where he made his Premier League debut in March 2010. In 2017, he signed with Manchester City, where he has played 319 matches and won 17 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2023.
Walker has made eight appearances in Serie A for AC Milan and was part of the team that faced a surprising elimination against Dutch club Feyenoord in the knockout phase play-off, losing 1-2 over two legs.
