Matteo Gabbia
MIL
Expected to miss months
Gabbia has been diagnosed with a flexor strain with a partial tendon tear, Milan announced.
Analysis: Gabbia will visit a specialist to determine whether he needs surgery, but he's headed for an extended absence no matter what. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he'll be out for three to four months. Koni De Winter and Fikayo Tomori will absorb his playing time in the back.
Carted off against Sassuolo
Gabbia recorded four clearances in 20 minutes before exiting Sunday's clash with Sassuolo because of a thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Analysis: Gabbia drew his first start over Koni De Winter in this one and was serviceable but was stretchered off midway through the first due to a serious-looking muscular problem. He'll take the tests in the next few days.
Unused sub vs. Lazio
Gabbia (ankle) was an unused sub in the 2-2 draw against Lazio on Saturday.
Analysis: Gabbia resumed training earlier this week, and the defender made the bench but didn't see minutes. He will have two chances to play next week before the international break, as Milan will face Benfica in the UEFA Europa League on Wednesday, Sept. 16, before taking on Lecce in the Serie A on Sunday, Sept. 20.
Set to return against Lazio
Gabbia (ankle) trained fully for multiple days in a row and is poised to be a bench option for Saturday's game versus Lazio, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Gabbia has been limited by ankle problems in the early going and was unavailable for the previous tilt. Koni De Winter will likely keep starting until he's 100 percent. He has registered four clearances and one tackle (zero won) in two cameos so far.
Nursing ankle injury
Gabbia twisted his ankle in training and will miss at least Sunday's clash versus Juventus, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Gabbia suffered the same kind of injury before the opener and shook it off quickly, but he made just two short appearances off the bench. Koni De Winter will continue to start alongside Mario Gila and Strahinja Pavlovic. Fikayo Tomori will also be an option after being frozen out for the first two games.
Strong defending against Juventus
Gabbia recorded six clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Juventus.
Analysis: Gabbia solidified the Milan defense upon his return, contributing to two clean sheets in a row following a groin injury. He has recorded three or more clearances in nine consecutive outings, racking up 52 and adding eight tackles (three won), eight blocks and five interceptions over that span.
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