It seems as though AC Milan defender Matteo Gabbia has avoided a very serious injury to his knee, although further checks are needed.
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Pioli was forced into an early change less than five minutes in last night when Matteo Gabbia went down after a challenge for a loose ball and he was unable to continue, meaning Pierre Kalulu came on for his Serie A debut.
According to what is being reported by Sky Italia (via MilanNews), Gabbia was subject to a medical test today which showed he has sustained a collateral ligament strain which keep him out for around a month.
However he will undergo further tests tomorrow as there is a worry that a fragment of the meniscus was also involved, with further information to follow on Tuesday after he has had more tests.
It is a blow for Milan that once again reinforces the need to go out and buy a centre-back in January.