Fullkrug suffers new injury 106 minutes into Milan career

New Milan signing Niclas Fullkrug is set for another spell on the sidelines, as the German international has reportedly broken his toe after just 106 minutes of Serie A action. 

Fullkrug became the first new arrival of the Serie A January transfer window when he joined Milan on loan with an option to buy from West Ham United on January 2. 

The Germany international had been training with the Rossoneri for the week leading up to his move, was unveiled on January 2 and made his Serie A debut later on the same evening during a 1-0 win away against Cagliari. 

He then appeared off the bench for a second game in a row during Milan’s 1-1 draw against Genoa in San Siro, and then lined up as a starter for Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Fiorentina. 

However, according to reports from multiple outlets in Italy, Fullkrug broke his toe towards the end of his full Milan debut against Fiorentina, and is now facing a spell on the treatment table after just 106 minutes of Serie A football. 

It remains to be seen for how long the 32-year-old will be unavailable, but he is expected to miss Thursday’s Serie A clash away against Como, and almost certainly the game against Lecce on Sunday as well. 

Sky Sport Italia suggests that the German will be unavailable for several weeks. 

This is a big blow for Milan, who could also have to do without Rafael Leao against Como as well. Santiago Gimenez also remains out injured long term.