Gabbia: "Baresi a true icon, sorry we cannot be at the funeral"

From pillar and possible captain under Massimiliano Allegri, to second choice with Ruben Amorim. One of the surprises of this start of the season has been the extremely limited use of Matteo Gabbia, Milan defender born in 1999.

Milan, Gabbia what happens?

One of the main reasons is purely health: the footballer has been hit by a very annoying ankle problem that kept him away from the pitch for some time. The second reason is tactical: under Ruben Amorim, Koni De Winter has "exploded", stealing the place of the Italian defender.

According to Corriere dello Sport, however, the long pause linked to the international matches, which will last until about mid‑October, could represent a great opportunity for the Italian centre‑back. Working closely with Amorim while teammates are on international duty could change the coach’s mind.

Furthermore, the ankle problem could be finally resolved, increasing the chances of a much higher minutes tally in the coming weeks.