Liam Duckstein
Milan Forced into Early Changes Following Double Injury Hit
Milan suffered a significant setback during their Serie A fixture against Parma at San Siro as Matteo Gabbia and Ruben Loftus-Cheek both exited the match early. These setbacks compounded existing availability issues, with Santiago Gimenez already absent and Strahinja Pavlovic restricted to the bench due to a bruised shin.
The defensive reshuffle began before the opening whistle. Matteo Gabbia, initially named in the starting lineup, suffered a muscular problem during the warm-up session. This forced a late tactical pivot, with Koni De Winter taking his place in the XI. Milan had already entered the match with an experimental setup, utilizing wing-back Davide Bartesaghi in a three-man defensive line.
Loftus-Cheek Stretchered Off After Head Collision
The situation worsened just 11 minutes after kick-off. Ruben Loftus-Cheek attempted to connect with an Alexis Saelemaekers rabona cross but collided heavily with Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi. The impact resulted in a serious head injury for the England international.
Loftus-Cheek was stretchered off the pitch with visible blood on his face, amid concerns of a potential fractured cheekbone.
Ardon Jashari replaced the midfielder as Milan scrambled to Maintain their structure despite losing two key figures in the opening stages of the contest. Follow TipsGG for ongoing coverage of Serie A medical updates.