The first friendly match against Celtic has left mixed feelings at AC Milan. On one hand, there were positive signs of the team's progress and encouraging indications from the young players. On the other, some defensive frailties have re-emerged, which the club cannot afford to underestimate.

The stoppage of Mario Gila, forced to leave the field after just 20 minutes of the second half due to a muscle problem in his right thigh, has strengthened an idea: the rear department needs another high-level injection.

Gila is a correct acquisition, but he is not enough on his own. His arrival is a commendable decision, as the Spanish defender possesses characteristics very close to those required by Ruben Amorim: he is secure in construction, has personality, loves to play forward and interprets with ease the role of center-back or wing-back in a three-man defense.

The Englishman's injury has raised concerns about the team's defensive stability, especially considering the upcoming season's intense schedule. AC Milan must intervene on the market with a defender capable of providing quality, leadership, and continuity, completing the department alongside Gila, Gabbia, and Pavlovic, and increasing the level of internal competition.

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The club awaits the instrumental examinations with confidence, but Gila's injury episode demonstrates how risky it is to face a long season relying on a department that is still numerically and qualitatively questioned. If a significant offer arrives, AC Milan would be wise to evaluate it carefully. Not because Tomori has become a bad defender, but because the new technical project seems to require different interpreters.

The sensation is that the club needs to intervene again on the market with a defender who can guarantee quality in the setup, leadership, and continuity. A profile that can complete the department with Gila, Gabbia, and Pavlovic, increasing the level of internal competition.

The injury of Gila could prove to be just a minor setback, but it represents a warning signal. AC Milan cannot afford to arrive at the start of the season with only one truly suitable alternative for the new coach's requirements. Investing in another defender would not mean rejecting Gila, but rather protecting him, creating competition, and ensuring that Amorim has more solutions during a season that promises to be long and demanding.