Milan hit by a knee scare as Gabbia misses Italian Super Cup clash with Napoli
15 December 2025
Overview
Milan suffered a setback ahead of the Italian Super Cup semifinal with Napoli after defender Matteo Gabbia was forced to leave the field with a knee issue during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.
According to Sky Italia, Gabbia underwent medical tests on Monday morning following his exit due to suspected knee trouble.
Injury details and implications
Tests ruled out a serious cartilage or ligament injury, with the diagnosis describing a strain in the left knee.
As a result, Gabbia is unlikely to feature in the semifinal in Riyadh against Napoli, though Milan hope he can recover in time for a Serie A match against Verona on December 28 or possibly the potential Super Cup final on December 22.
Team status and outlook
The Rossoneri have started rehabilitation at Milan's training center, and the team remains second in Serie A with 32 points, one behind Inter.
Meanwhile, Milan will assess whether Gabbia’s return could swing the balance in a crucial stretch of matches.
Punchline 1: If Milan keep their defense intact, even a knee sprain might get a standing ovation from the fans. Punchline 2: The bench is deeper than a winter coat—just add ice and hope for a miracle cure!
