Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic received nine stitches to his left temple after a brutal aerial clash in today’s game against Fiorentina, but should be eligible for the next Serie A match against ...
Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic received nine stitches to his left temple after a brutal aerial clash in today’s game against Fiorentina, but should be eligible for the next Serie A match against Como.
Milan defender Pavlovic was forced to be substituted in the second half of today’s Serie A match against Fiorentina at the Stadio Franchi after an aerial duel with Pietro Comuzzo inside the Fiorentina box.
Pavlovic injury update after substitution vs. Fiorentina
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 18: Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan controls the ball during the Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Final match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at King Saud University Stadium on December 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
As reported by Gazzetta, Pavlovic was taken to the hospital for medical tests, and although exams came back negative, the defender received nine stitches to his left temple.
According to the report, Pavlovic is expected to be available on Thursday when Milan visit Como in a rescheduled Serie A Week 16 fixture.
FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan at Artemio Franchi on January 11, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
The Rossoneri managed an away 1-1 draw at the Stadio Franchi today thanks to a late equaliser scored by Christopher Nkunku.
Milan remain unbeaten in 18 Serie A matches, having only lost their only league game this season in Round 1 against Cremonese.
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