Zlatan Ibrahimovic has offered an encouraging update on Ismaël Bennacer’s recovery, hinting that the midfielder could soon return to action for AC Milan. Bennacer, who has been sidelined since September 5 following an injury during the opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea, is now nearing a return to full fitness.
The 27-year-old Algerian international has been undergoing rehabilitation at Aspetar in Qatar, with reports from La Gazette du Fennec indicating that the player is now seeing progress after three months of recovery.
His rehabilitation has brought optimism, as he approaches a return to training in the coming week.
However, recent rumors have suggested that Bennacer’s future at Milan could be uncertain.
There have been speculations that the club, wary of his ability to regain peak form after his knee injury last season, may consider letting him leave.
His current contract with the Rossoneri runs until 2027, but some reports hint at a possible departure for a fee of at least €15 million.
Despite these rumors, AC Milan seems unwilling to part with Bennacer midway through the season. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a key figure at the club, recently addressed these speculations, offering reassurance about Bennacer’s role.
Speaking to the press, Ibrahimovic said, “The transfer window in January? We’ll see what happens between now and then, but let’s remember that Bennacer is back in training in one week! He’ll be an extra player in midfield to give us a helping hand.”
The statement reflects Milan’s confidence in Bennacer’s potential return to the team, underlining his importance as a key player in their midfield.
His absence has been felt, but with his recovery progressing, Milan is hopeful that the 2022 Serie A champions will soon benefit from his contributions once again.
As Bennacer looks forward to rejoining his teammates, Milan’s patience will be tested, and they will be keen to see the midfielder return to his best form on the pitch.
Des renforts sont nécessaires, notamment au milieu de terrain.
Mais de ce point de vue, le fait qu’Ibra ait beaucoup parlé du retour d’Ismael Bennacer 🇩🇿 suggère qu’il y a beaucoup de confiance dans le retour à 100% de l’algérien.@CorSport pic.twitter.com/hEZaRBOIeh
— Milan Actu (@MilanActuFR) November 27, 2024
