Milan is preparing for a decisive match with Udinese, but Stefano Pioli's team faces a serious unavailability problem. In addition to the already known injured Terracciano, Gabbia, Saelemaekers and Chukwueze, the Rossoneri club also loses three key players: Rabiot, Gila and Moreira. The list of players out for the Serie A match, scheduled for the eighth matchday, comes immediately after Thursday's Europa League match against Bournemouth, with the club having to redesign its lineup faced with seven absentees.
Rabiot, a French midfielder, was ruled out due to a right calf strain, while Moreira was suspended due to a left thigh flexor strain. Gila, however, will not be able to participate due to overuse inflammation in his left ankle. Precise recovery times have been announced for none of the three; the decision to rest them is motivated by prudence, with the aim of avoiding further injuries and having the players available for the next matches.
With seven players out, Pioli will have to resort to an alternative formation, trying to maintain tactical balance despite the loss of three important elements of the midfield and defense. The management of the squad will be crucial for the outcome of the match against Udinese, which represents a fundamental challenge for the Serie A standings. Milan will therefore have to count on reserves and good tactical organization to face the challenge of Friuli.