AC Milan defender Fode Ballo-Toure should have no problem passing his medical if Leeds United agree terms with the Italian club, according to Dr Rajpal Brar.
The 16-time Senegal international joined Milan from AS Monaco in the summer of 2021 but has struggled to establish himself at the San Siro, making just 26 appearances for the club in all competitions.
Ballo-Toure spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Fulham but struggled for opportunities again, playing just eight games and 224 minutes in all competitions for Marco Silva’s side.
Ballo-Toure would pass Leeds doctor, says expert
Ballo-Toure is currently training with AC Milan’s under-23 team, who play in Italy’s third division.
However, the 27-year-old could be given the chance to get his career back on track, with Leeds United apparently interested in the centre-back.
A downside for many Leeds supporters would be Ballo-Toure’s lack of minutes over the past two years and what that may have done to his fitness.
But according to acclaimed physical therapy and sports science specialist Brar, Ballo-Toure would have no problem passing his medical and simply needs to ease into life at Elland Road.
“I highly doubt a lack of playing time will lead to a medical failing unless there’s something just an atypical problem, so that’s likely going to happen,” Brar said. ITV Leeds News.
“However, the lack of playing time can still be a problem as it could increase the risk of injury.
“To reduce the chance of injury, you should go to bed gradually over minutes.
“Leeds will have to be methodical with his minutes as he is integrated into the squad and into the league and that probably means he doesn’t start in the first two games.”
