Milan find themselves in a defensive emergency situation, with MatteoGabbia's injury recurring for the third time this season. Coach RubenAmorim already reduced his usage to 17 minutes before the match with Sassuolo, and now the team has to deal with the loss of another key midfielder.
With number 46 out of action, the Rossoneri club's defense is already in difficulty. The main battery is made up of StrahinjaPavlović, MarioGila and KoiniDeWinter, while FikayoTomori is back in the squad more due to the lack of buyers than due to Amorim's confidence. Added to the center are the young SankhounDiawara, still to be evaluated, and FilippoTerracciano, who could be used as the right-hand man in a three-back formation.
The January transfer window already seems to be in sight, with GonçaloInácio as Amorim's main target. The player, currently at SportingCP, has been floated with a view to a possible acquisition. The lack of a solid midfielder highlighted the need to strengthen the defensive zone, especially considering the next series of close matches until the international break.
Milan's calendar until the next international break includes important matches such as the 2nd day of the Europa League against Salzburg, the 7th day of Serie A against Atalanta and the 3rd day of the Europa League against Bournemouth. With the defense still in danger, the club will have to carefully evaluate their transfer options for January, trying to avoid being left exposed on the pitch.