AC Milan have been dealt a significant blow both on the pitch and in the transfer market as Emerson Royal faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a severe injury. The Brazilian right-back’s season took a drastic turn just two minutes into the Champions League match against Girona.
Calciomercato confirm that Emerson Royal has suffered a high-grade distraction injury to his right calf, according to initial diagnoses. This setback is expected to keep the former Tottenham player out of action for two to three months, severely impacting Milan’s defensive options for a substantial part of the remaining season.
The injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for Milan, as the club was on the verge of finalizing Emerson’s transfer to Galatasaray. Negotiations were scheduled for today to iron out the details of a loan deal with an option to buy. However, this long-term injury has inevitably put a halt to the transfer plans.
This turn of events leaves Milan in a peculiar situation. Despite the recent arrival of Kyle Walker, Emerson Royal is now set to remain in Milan for the foreseeable future. The club will need to reassess its defensive strategy and squad management in light of this unexpected development.
The injury to Emerson Royal not only disrupts Milan’s immediate plans but also poses questions about the team’s depth and options in the right-back position for the crucial months ahead in both domestic and European competitions.
