ROBINHO RULED OUT FOR A MONTH DUE TO THIGH INJURY

AC Millan have been dealt a blow with the confirmation that Robinho faces up to a month on the sidelines with a thigh injury. The  Brazilian forward had a muscle complaint in the opening defeat to Sampdoria in Serie A on Sunday.

The forward was replaced by Urby Emanuelson towards the end of his side's 1-0 reverse to Sampdoria on Sunday, in the opening weekend of the new Serie A season.

A statement on the Rossoneri's official website has revealed the 28-year-old suffered a strain to his right thigh, and is expected to return within the next four weeks, barring any complications.