AC Milan's Nigel De Jong out "for the rest of the season"

AC Milan midfielder Nigel De Jong has been ruled out of action for up to six months.

The Dutch midfielder damaged the Achilles tendon in his left leg in the first half of the Rossoneri's clash against Torino in Turin.

De Jong was immediately substituted and after the Serie A match that Milan won 4-2, coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed that the 28-year-old will miss the rest of the season.

"We did well to earn a great victory," said the Italian. "Perhaps in the first half we could've done more in terms of technique and pace, but the lads still created a lot and I am satisfied with their performance.

"We are slowly growing and improving. It's just a terrible shame about De Jong, who will be out for the rest of the season, and of course all the lads dedicate the win to him."

De Jong joined Milan from Manchester City in the summer.