Santiago Gimenez He was active again with the AC Milanbut their income was not enough to avoid defeat against Sassuolo on Day 35 of the Series A. The Mexican forward played in the second half, although he again failed to score, extending his scoring drought.
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Santiago Giménez plays again, but without impact on the scoreboard
The Mexican attacker Santiago Gimenez He entered the 58th minute in place of Rafael Leao, when the AC Milan They were already down 2-0 and playing with one less man. Although he tried to participate and constantly asked for the ball, he was unable to generate any real danger.
‘Bebote’ did not have a single clear opportunity in front of goal and has now gone six games since his return without scoring a goal, a figure that is beginning to set off alarm bells in Italy.
SANTI GIMÉNEZ CONTINUES TO FIND HIS BEST LEVEL ❌
He played 30 minutes in Milan vs Sassuolo:
•0 shot on goal
•2 passes (1 completed)
•9 touches of the ball
•4 possessions lost.Milan lost 2-0 on matchday 35. pic.twitter.com/LtUsCNhuy0
— Estadio Deportes (@EstadioDxts) Would maybe 3, 2026
More than 200 days without a goal: the streak that worries
The lack of a goal Santiago Gimenez has become one of the most relevant topics for the AC Milan. The forward has gone more than 200 days without scoring, a streak that combines injuries, lack of rhythm and few minutes.
His last goal was on September 23, 2025, in the 3-0 victory against Lecce in the Italian Cup. Since then, the Mexican has gone through a difficult period that has slowed his growth in Europe.
In total, there are 222 days without a goal for Santiago Gimenezwho returned to the courts on March 21, 2026 after missing more than 20 games due to injury.
Few minutes in 2026 with AC Milan
So far in 2026, Santiago Gimenez he barely has 101 minutes with him AC Milana reflection of its lack of continuity. Of the six games available after his return, he was left on the bench in two.
Against Sassuolo, he only touched the ball nine times during the 31 minutes he was on the field, revealing his disconnection in the attack of the team led by Massimiliano Allegri.
AC Milan complicates its season finale
The defeat left the AC Milan without the possibility of recovering the subleadership of the Series A. Now, the team is three points behind Napoli and has accumulated two games without winning.
In addition, the Rossoneri will have to take care of their place in positions of UEFA Champions Leaguesince their advantage over Como 1907 is five points, while Juventus continues to put pressure on the table.
Sassuolo put Milan against the wall from the start
The match was complicated from the first minutes for the AC Milan. Domenico Berardi opened the scoring in the 4th minute after a counterattack, in a controversial play due to a possible unsanctioned foul.
The situation worsened with the expulsion of Fikayo Tomori in the 24th minute, leaving the team with ten players. Later, Armand Laurienté sealed the final 2-0 with a powerful shot.
Pressure towards the 2026 World Cup with the Mexican National Team
The drought of Santiago Gimenez It comes at a key moment, just over a month before the 2026 World Cup. The forward not only fights to recover his level in the AC Milanbut also to secure their place in the Mexican National Team.
The competition in attack is strong: Raúl Jiménez, from Fulham, and options such as Guillermo Martínez and Armando ‘Hormiga’ González have gained ground in coach Javier Aguirre’s consideration.
The month of May will be decisive for Santiago Gimenezwho needs to recover the goal if he wants to reach the biggest event in world football in rhythm and with confidence.
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