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Milan striker blow Mon, Sep 18 2006 11:47
AC Milan look set to be without Alberto Gilardino for Wednesday's home clash with Ascoli after he suffered a head wound.
The Italian international needed stitches in a cut on the side of his head and was forced to leave the pitch in the first-half of Milan's 2-0 success over his former club Parma.
Gilardino, who had a fantastic time as a player at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, picked up the injury in a collision with Parma's Massimo Paci in an ariel challenge.
After being stretchered off, the 24-year-old was checked out by the Milan medical team and at this stage it appears unlikely that the striker will be fit to start the midweek home game.
Meanwhile, Milan are now up to -2 points following Sunday's victory, after their eight point deduction, with Clarence Seedorf and Kaka on the scoresheet in Parma.
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