GdS: Two injuries expose flaw in Milan squad ahead of summer and vital stretch

"Gabbia had to undergo surgery, performed in London by Professor Schilders in the presence of Dr. Mazzoni, to resolve an inguinal hernia. The operation was a complete success, and Gabbia is doing well, but no risks will be taken, and his medical condition will be evaluated on a weekly basis."

"Now, Massimiliano Allegri will have to think about the defensive plan for the derby, even though the last three games without Gabbia have already given him a clear direction. Koni De Winter is the new defensive anchor, along with Fikayo Tomori and Strahinja Pavlovic."

"Milan will have to work on this in the summer, because you can't always hope that everything will go well and that no one gets hurt. It's also a deep squad that can decide a title: Allegri needs more replacements to avoid a drop-off."

Matteo Gabbia underwent successful surgery in London to treat an inguinal hernia sustained during warm-up before the Como match. The defender will miss approximately four weeks with weekly medical evaluations. His absence, combined with concerns over Davide Bartesaghi's condition, exposes AC Milan's thin defensive depth. Koni De Winter has emerged as the new defensive anchor alongside Fikayo Tomori and Strahinja Pavlovic. Manager Massimiliano Allegri faces significant challenges during a crucial month, particularly ahead of the derby. Milan's defensive vulnerabilities highlight the need for substantial squad reinforcement during the summer transfer window to maintain competitive depth.

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