Reports: Gabbia to miss Supercoppa semi-final vs. Napoli – who will replace him

The good news is that Matteo Gabbia has not done any serious damage to his knee, but his presence at the Supercoppa Italiana is in doubt.

According to what the club circulated after the scans this morning, Gabbia suffered a hypertensive injury to his left knee during the draw with Sassuolo. Clinical and instrumental tests performed today ruled out capsular ligament and meniscal injuries, which is certainly a positive.

Supercoppa in doubt

As Calciomercato.com report, Milan can breathe a sigh of relief because Gabbia’s knee injury is less serious than expected, meaning that he is not looking at having to face an extended period out.

The Rossoneri’s vice-captain will ‘certainly miss’ the Supercoppa semi-final against Napoli in Riyadh on Thursday. His availability for the possible final scheduled for the 22nd is yet to be determined.

La Gazzetta dello Sport add some more specifics on the injury: the Italian defender’s knee made an unnatural movement when his foot, instead of continuing to run, planted itself in the ground while about to make a challenge.

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Reviewing the footage, it seemed like it could be a more severe injury, but the diagnosis was favourable for the player and Allegri. Matteo will board the plane that will take the team to Riyadh tomorrow for the Super Cup.

His use in Thursday’s semi-final – barring a miraculous recovery – is not an option. The fact he will travel to Saudi Arabia means that he could well be there if the team advance to the final on Monday the 22nd. Koni De Winter will replace him against Napoli.