Milan deny Cassano stroke claims

AC Milan deny forward Antonio Cassano suffered a mini stroke in his side’s 3-2 win over Roma on Saturday.

The 29-year-old was taken to Milan’s Policlinico hospital after the match and is said to have developed problems with his vision, speech and balance after the game.

Reports suggested the Italian international suffered a mini stroke, a diagnosis Milan said was purely ‘hypothetical’.

A statement from the club read: “AC Milan inform that the news in circulation containing a hypothetical diagnosis on Antonio Cassano’s state of health cannot be considered true as it does not come from an accredited medical source.”

“AC Milan underline that Antonio Cassano is in a phase of marked improvement and in the next few days will undergo further medical examinations.”

Cassano has made nine appearances so far this season for the defending Serie A champions, finding the net on two occasions.