AC Milan’s new signing Alvaro Morata has suffered a setback due to a muscle injury sustained during the team’s 2-2 draw against Torino at San Siro on Saturday evening. The Spanish striker, who joined Milan from Atletico Madrid for €13 million, came on as a substitute in the second half despite not being in optimal physical condition.
Impact on Upcoming Matches
Morata will be unavailable for Milan’s upcoming away match against Parma on Saturday. The injury is expected to keep him sidelined for two to three weeks, potentially ruling him out of the third Serie A fixture against Lazio on August 31st as well.
With Morata’s absence, Milan coach Paulo Fonseca will need to consider alternative options for the striker position:
Luka Jovic: The Serbian forward is likely to start against Parma, despite an unconvincing performance in the season opener against Torino.
Francesco Camarda: The young talent, who recently scored his first professional brace for Milan Futuro in Novara, is expected to be called up to the squad and will likely start on the bench.
This injury setback presents a challenge for Milan as they look to build momentum in the early stages of the Serie A season. The club will be hoping for a swift recovery from Morata, who was brought in to strengthen their attacking options and provide much-needed goal-scoring prowess.
