Alvaro Morata's Participation in Milan's Cagliari Clash in Doubt Following Head Injury
AC Milan’s preparation for their upcoming Serie A fixture against Cagliari has been overshadowed by concerns over the fitness of their Spanish striker, Alvaro Morata. On Thursday, the club announced that Morata was hospitalized after sustaining significant cranial trauma during training.
According to AC Milan’s statement, Morata suffered the injury following a clash during a training session and was promptly taken to the hospital for evaluation. Fortunately, initial MRI scans came back negative, providing some relief for the club and its fans. The statement noted, “He was rushed to hospital where an MRI scan was negative. Alvaro is feeling better and will stay in hospital under observation.”
Reports from Italian media detailed that the incident occurred during a contested battle for the ball with defender Strahinja Pavlovic. The severity of the injury and the need for hospital observation have cast doubt on Morata’s availability for Milan’s crucial clash against Cagliari on Saturday.
This injury comes at a time when Morata has been pivotal for Milan, contributing with three goals since his return to Serie A this summer. His performances have been especially notable given his key role in helping Spain capture the Euro 2024 title earlier this year. Most recently, Morata showcased his attacking prowess in Milan’s impressive 3-1 Champions League victory over Real Madrid, a match that underscored his importance to the squad.
Milan currently sits in seventh place in the Serie A standings, eight points adrift of the league leaders, Napoli, albeit with a game in hand. The match against Cagliari is critical for Milan’s ambitions to climb the table and maintain their push for European qualification. Morata’s potential absence could be a significant blow for manager Stefano Pioli, who relies on the striker's experience and clinical finishing to bolster Milan’s attack.
The timing of the injury adds another challenge to a season marked by fierce competition at the top of Serie A. Milan’s coaching staff will be closely monitoring Morata’s recovery and will likely decide on his availability after further assessments. Meanwhile, Pioli may need to adjust his tactics, potentially looking at alternative attacking options such as Olivier Giroud or Rafael Leão to fill the void.
As Morata remains under observation, both AC Milan and their supporters are hopeful for a swift recovery that would see the forward return to action sooner rather than later.
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