Milan’s new signing Niclas Fullkrug will spend another spell on the sidelines as the Germany international reportedly fractured his toe after just 106 minutes of Serie A action.
Milan dealt another injury blow in attack
Fullkrug became the first newcomer of the January Serie A transfer window when he joined Milan on loan with an option to buy from West Ham United on 2 January.
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The German international had been training with the Rossoneri in the week leading up to his move, was introduced on January 2 and made his Serie A debut that same night during a 1-0 win over Cagliari.
JANUARY 8: Niclas Fuellkrug applauds the fans after the Serie A match between AC Milan and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 8, 2026 in San Siro, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
He then appeared off the bench for the second consecutive game during Milan’s 1-1 draw against Genoa at San Siro, and then started in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.
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However, according to multiple media reports in Italy, Fullkrug fractured his toe towards the end of his Milan debut against Fiorentina, and now faces a spell on the treatment table after just 106 minutes of Serie A football.
It remains to be seen how long the 32-year-old will be unavailable, but he is expected to miss Thursday’s Serie A clash against Como. Sky Sport Italia had initially reported that Fullkrug would be out of action for several weeks, but now suggests that the injury is not as serious as initially thought and that he will aim to return in time to face Lecce on Sunday. Milannews.it claims that the German is a big doubt for the weekend.
JANUARY 8: Niclas Fuellkrug looks on from the bench before the Serie A match between AC Milan and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 8, 2026 in San Siro, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
This remains a heavy blow for Milan, who may also have to do without Rafael Leao against Como. Santiago Giménez also remains sidelined with a long-term injury.