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Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze Undergoes Surgery on Left Hip Tendon

Milan say the operation in London was successful and Chukwueze will begin rehabilitation in Italy. The club gave no return date.

Samuel Chukwueze challenges Atalanta's Jonathan Rowe
Samuel Chukwueze challenges Jonathan Rowe during Milan’s match against Atalanta on October 18, 2026. Photo: Marco Luzzani/Getty Images. · Credit: Marco Luzzani/Getty Images via Football Italia

AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze has undergone successful surgery in London to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hip, the club announced Wednesday.

Milan identified the injury as a rupture of the tendon of the tensor fasciae latae muscle. Professor Ernest Schilders performed the operation, with club doctor Stefano Mazzoni present.

The club said Chukwueze was due to return to Italy on Wednesday to begin rehabilitation. It did not announce a recovery period or a date for his return to action.