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Bench role vs. South Africa Gimenez (undisclosed) is on the bench for Thursday's World Cup opener against South Africa.

Impact Gimenez has been included in the squad after the coaching staff's close monitoring of his condition returned a sufficiently positive outcome, with coach Javier Aguirre opting for a cautious approach by keeping him among the substitutes rather than risking him from the start after a period of training separately from the Mexican squad. His presence on the bench nonetheless offers Aguirre a dangerous option to call upon, with the hope being that the coming days bring enough clarity to reintegrate him more fully into the tournament setup.

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Training separately Gimenez (undisclosed) is training separately from the Mexican squad as he continues to manage the physical issues that hampered his season at AC Milan, according to TNT Sports Mexi...

Impact Gimenez's situation will be monitored closely by the coaching staff over the coming days before any further clarity emerges on his availability for Mexico's World Cup opener against South Africa on June 11. Coach Javier Aguirre will have Raul Jimenez ready to lead the line regardless of whether Gimenez can prove his fitness in time, limiting the impact of the striker's uncertain condition on Mexico's overall tournament preparations.

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Delivers one assist Gimenez assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Cagliari.

Impact Gimenez contributed directly to the opening goal in Sunday's 1-2 defeat to Cagliari, nodding on Fikayo Tomori's ball over the top into the path of Alexis Saelemaekers inside two minutes to provide the assist for what initially looked like the breakthrough AC Milan desperately needed, while also adding one key pass and one tackle. Gimenez ends the 2025-26 Serie A season without scoring a goal while registering one assist across 16 appearances, enduring a difficult campaign heavily impacted by injuries. The Mexican forward will now hope to earn a place with Mexico national football team for the FIFA World Cup in June.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles continue after return Gimenez recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Genoa.

Impact Gimenez started alongside Christopher Nkunku in Sunday's 2-1 win at Genoa, operating as the right-sided striker in manager Massimiliano Allegri's system and working hard in the buildup to both goals without generating a meaningful chance of his own, finishing the match without a shot on target before being replaced in the second half. The Mexican forward, who missed most of the season after undergoing ankle surgery in December, has struggled to find his rhythm since returning and has been unable to replicate the prolific form that made him one of Europe's most coveted strikers during his time at Feyenoord. Gimenez failed to score across 15 Serie A appearances this season, totaling nine shots and three on target, heading into the FIFA World Cup with Mexico on home soil.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Subs in late in Torino match Gimenez (ankle) had one corner, committed a foul and was booked in 13 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 win over Torino.

Impact Gimenez helped manage the game late in his return from a lengthy absence and will compete with Rafael Leao (thigh), Christian Pulisic, Niclas Fullkrug and Christopher Nkunku for two spots up front going forward. He snapped a four-game streak with at least one shot, for a total of eight (two accurate), due to his limited playing time in this one. He's still searching for his first goal in Serie A play.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench Saturday Gimenez (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Torino.

Impact Gimenez is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Torino after missing the last five months with a groin injury. The forward could see his minutes managed depending on the match scenario, with the staff likely to opt for a gradual return in the coming weeks.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Coming back in Torino game Gimenez (ankle) "is doing well and will be with the squad Saturday," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Gimenez suffered an ankle injury in late October and eventually underwent surgery a month and a half later as he was struggling to recover. He has been ramping up in recent weeks and will be an extra option behind Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic up front, joining Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug. He hasn't scored in nine appearances this season, totaling 21 shots (seven on target), three key passes and one cross (one accurate).

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Will have surgery "Gimenez will go under the knife, as the pain has returned even though the conservative therapy seemed to have worked at first," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Gimenez has been dealing with an ankle injury since late October, and the timetable for his return has been pushed back a few times, leading to the decision to get the surgery to address the problem for good. He's expected to be out for another six to eight weeks. Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao and Christopher Nkunku will form the two-man frontline for the foreseeable future.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Sassuolo game Gimenez (ankle) "is improving and will try to return as soon as possible, but he won't be called up for Sunday" coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Gimenez will skip another contest even though he seemed close, and it has yet to be determined whether he'll make the trip to Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa next week. He'll have a fortnight to recuperate ahead of the next Serie A game against Verona on December 28. With Rafael Leao (thigh) on the shelf, Christian Pulisic and Christopher Nkunku will form the frontline against Sassuolo.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Monday Gimenez (ankle) "is in better shape, and we hope to re-integrate him fully ahead of the Sassuolo game," coach Massimiliano Allegri stated.

Impact Gimenez is believed to be pain-free, but his timetable has been delayed by at least another week, as he was expected back for this one. With Christian Pulisic (illness) in doubt, Christopher Nkunku will likely partner with Rafael Pulisic again.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for Torino tilt Gimenez (ankle) "should resume training with his teammates next week," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Gimenez will skip his fourth match in a row against Lazio, but he should return for the following one versus Torino if everything goes to plan. If Christian Pulisic (thigh) is out, either Christopher Nkunku or Ruben Loftus-Cheek will partner with Rafael Leao.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing versus Inter Gimenez (ankle) will remain unavailable for Sunday's match against Inter, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Gimenez hasn't progressed enough from an ankle sprain and will skip his third contest in a row. Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic will likely get the nod up front, with Christopher Nkunku and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are the deputies.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Will miss more time Gimenez stated on Instagram that he's been playing through an ankle problem for several months and that he'd take some time off to heal fully.

Impact Gimenez sat out the last game as the problem resurfaced and will skip the next tilt versus Parma and international duties to try recovering once and for all. He'll be re-evaluated ahead of the Inter clash on November 23rd. Milan will lean on Rafael Leao and Christopher Nkunku sans him.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Roma tilt Gimenez (ankle) hasn't been called up for Sunday's clash with Roma, Goal reported.

Impact Gimenez isn't dealing with a serious injury, but hasn't practiced enough in training to be an option. Christopher Nkunku and Rafael Leao (hip) are currently considered the frontrunners to start, although Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Alexis Saelemaekers can also play up front in a pinch.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with a knock Gimenez left early versus Atalanta due to an ankle contusion, coach Massimiliano Allegri relayed.

Impact Gimenez got dinged up in a tackle and couldn't continue. He was substituted by Ruben Loftus-Cheek since Christopher Nkunku had already entered the game for Rafael Leao (hip). He'll have a few days to shake it off ahead of Sunday's game versus Roma.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injured against Atalanta Gimenez was brought off with an apparent injury during Tuesday's clash with Atalanta.

Impact Gimenez was injured early in the second half and forced off. He was replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who is returning from an injury of his own. Gimenez has been a constant in the strike-pairing and would be a major blow if ruled out. His first chance to return is a Sunday clash with Roma.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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