“Gabbia operated on and Milan loses defense for about a month.”

A devastating piece of news for AC Milan fans: young defender Matteo Gabbia will be sidelined for about a month after undergoing surgery in London due to an injury that turned out to be more serious than initially thought. The 23-year-old player suffered the injury during warm-up before the match against Parma, a game that ultimately ended in defeat for his team at San Siro.

In the hope of a swift recovery, coach Max Allegri had stated just three days earlier that Gabbia would be back “as soon as possible.” However, the latest information reveals that the situation was more complicated. Several media outlets, including Sky Sport Italia and MilanNews, reported that Gabbia sought the help of specialists in London, where he was diagnosed with a sports hernia. The surgery was performed by renowned Professor Ernest Schilders at the Mayo Clinic and turned out to be a necessary intervention to ensure the player’s long-term health.

The good news is that the operation went well, and Matteo Gabbia is expected to return to Italy as early as tomorrow, where he will begin the rehabilitation process. However, the bad news is that his recovery will require at least a month away from the pitch, meaning he will also miss the much-anticipated play-off for the Italian National Team for the World Cup, taking place later this month.

The absence of Gabbia represents a significant blow for AC Milan, which will have to find alternative solutions to strengthen its defense during this critical period. The situation raises questions about the depth of the Milan squad and how the team will cope with the pressure of the upcoming matches.

Fans and critics of the team will be keeping a close eye on the development of the situation and Allegri’s ability to adjust his strategy without one of his most promising central defenders. It remains to be seen whether Gabbia will be able to return stronger and ready to dominate once again in AC Milan’s defense after this challenging episode.