Gila leaves pitch with patellar tendon issue against Juventus: AC Milan relieved but defensive concerns remain

In the 88th minute at Juventus, AC Milan defender Mario Gila suddenly pulled up after feeling discomfort in his patellar tendon. He tried to continue but was replaced by Filippo Terracciano. Minutes later, Juventus equalised in the 92nd minute, leaving Milan with a bitter draw. According to Goal.com, Gila has no serious muscle problem. He did not need clinical tests and completed the recovery session at Milanello. He is not a concern for Saturday's Lazio-AC Milan match. Gila said: "I still haven't managed to finish matches and that disappoints me. Today I felt some discomfort in the patellar tendon, but the draw is not to be thrown away." The comment highlights a pattern: he has struggled to complete games recently, raising concerns about his fitness. Matteo Gabbia has started running on his own as he recovers from an ankle problem. He will be assessed day by day. Milan face a defensive dilemma ahead of Lazio. Gila should be available, but whether he can last the full match remains uncertain. The club may also need a reliable centre-back in the transfer window to avoid relying on injury-prone options.