This afternoon, a stat has emerged about Matteo Gabbia and how much AC Milan actually rely on the defender’s performances.
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There has been a lot said about Milan’s talismen this season and the focus has often been on Adrien Rabiot and rightfully so. For most of the season, the stats have pointed in his favour when it comes to performances.
Statistically, Rabiot has been the key player when it comes to points per game collection, but the recent form suggests that he may not be the glue keeping it all together. He definitely helps, but it seems the focus should be directed elsewhere.
Gabbia’s influence
As MilanNews writes, the defeat against Udinese was the seventh of the season for the Rossoneri; split five in Serie A, one in the Coppa Italia and another in the Supercoppa Italiana.
Barring the loss to Cremonese – loss one of the campaign – Matteo Gabbia has never been present for any of the other defeats, more recently due to the injury suffered before the Parma game.
The Italian has already been identified by Massimiliano Allegri as one of the key pillars for next season and it is clear to see why. However, it will be interesting to see how he would be utilised in a back four and what investment would also arrive.