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AC Milan saved by Genoa's missed penalty in dramatic 1-1 draw

AC Milan has missed the chance to close in on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it drew 1-1 with Genoa

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Subs in late in Cagliari fixture Gabbia (knee) had 10 passes and no further stats in 11 minutes in Friday's 1-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Gabbia was deployed late to shore up the defense after shaking off a minor knee injury. He'll return to the XI over Koni De Winter once able to shoulder more minutes. The limited playing time didn't allow him to maintain his season-long streak of appearances with at least one clearance.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Cagliari Gabbia (knee) is among the substitutes for Friday's matchup against Cagliari.

Impact Gabbia is available as expected after recovering from a minor knee injury, but Koni De Winter has been chosen to start over him. Gabbia will aim to regain his regular spot in the back line after this game, looking to improve on his averages of 47.0 accurate passes and 5.9 clearances per contest.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Cagliari Gabbia (knee) "has recovered and will begin on the bench Friday," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Gabbia will be back after sitting out one Serie A game and the Supercoppa Italian due to a mild knee injury but won't start as he has normally done, unless the manager changes his mind. Koni De Winter has been filling in for him. Gabbia has registered at least one clearance in every appearance, totaling 88 in 15 matches and contributing to seven clean sheets.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss more time Gabbia (knee) is expected to stay out for the Verona and Cagliari matches, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Gabbia won't be an option this week due to a knee hyperextension, and the team anticipates him being sidelined also for the next round, although he'll be re-evaluated later on. Koni De Winter should continue filling in, but the coach has also tested Davide Bartesaghi and David Odogu in the role.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Supercoppa Gabbia won't play in the Supercoppa semifinal this week after further evaluations, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Gabbia didn't suffer a serious injury, but it's too early for him to play, and he will work to recover in time for December 28's match against Verona. Koni De Winter will step in if he doesn't.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes without severe consequences Gabbia hyperextended his knee but didn't sustain structural damage, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Gabbia will make the trip to Saudi Arabia with the rest of the team, as he could potentially be cleared to play in one of the Supercoppa final four. He'll have more time to recuperate for the next Serie A match against Verona on December 28.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off against Sassuolo Gabbia had six successful duels, one tackle (one won) and one clearance before departing Sunday's match versus Sassuolo in the 60th minute due to a possible knee injury, Mediaset r...

Impact Gabbia suffered a no-contact injury while chasing an opponent but tried to gut it out for a few minutes before asking to come out. He's poised for tests. Koni De Winter is the next man up in the back. Milan will play their next Serie A match against Verona on December 28.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight clearances against Inter Gabbia registered seven clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Inter Milan.

Impact Gabbia shone in the back and piled up stats as he has often done throughout the season, despite the challenging match-up. He recorded at least three clearances in four consecutive matches, accumulating 25 and posting four blocks, two interceptions and one tackle (one won), with two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Standout defensive performance Gabbia registered one tackle (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Gabbia's seven clearances led the AC Milan defensive effort Tuesday as they largely held Atalanta at-bay in a 1-1 draw. The central defender also registered a single tackle won, interception and block across his 90-minute shift. Gabbia has played every minute of AC Milan's first nine league fixtures.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Gabbia's quick thinking saves Rafael Leão from yellow card in AC Milan win

It was moments after Rafael Leão converted a game-winning penalty that AC Milan center back Matteo Gabbia made one of the most important tackles of a match with Fiorentina

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Cambiaghi and Nicolussi Caviglia given 1st call-ups for under-pressure Italy in World Cup qualifying

Bologna left winger Nicolò Cambiaghi and Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia have been called up by Italy for the first time as the under-pressure Azzurri prepare to face...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Shows well in Udinese fixture Gabbia had one tackle (one won), one block and six clearances in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Gabbia led the defense to another impeccable collective display as Milan kept their third clean sheet in a row. He has posted six or more clearances in each fixture so far, racking up 29, and has posted one tackle (zero won) and two blocks.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in win Gabbia made six clearances and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Friday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Gabbia found the back of the net early in the game but committed a foul in the play, which made VAR intervene for the goal to be called off. Then, he had an impressive outing at the heart of the defense and led a backline that completely shut the opposition down. With 15 clearances over two matches, the center-back is off to a great start of campaign.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets one in win Gabbia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Monza.

Impact Gabbia scored his second goal of the campaign and first since September 22, 2024. He also logged a shot for the third time in four outings and finished the season with a total of 14 shots and four shots on target. He shined defensively on the year, with 15 tackles won, 15 interception, 19 blocks and 100 clearances through 26 appearances.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan beats last-place Monza amid widespread protests over poor season

AC Milan has beaten last-placed Monza 2-0 in its final match of Serie A amid widespread protests

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid in Venezia contest Gabbia registered two tackles (two won), five clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Venezia.

Impact Gabbia led a three-man backline for the third round in a row and had a spotless performance, as Milan held up under pressure in the second half. He has registered at least four clearances in four of his last five displays, accumulating 23 and logging eight tackles (six won) and five blocks.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helps shut down Udinese Gabbia had two tackles (one won), one clearance, one block and one interception in Friday's 4-0 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Gabbia picked up a small amount of stats across the board in the back while leading a brand-new three-man line in the easy win. He wouldn't face much competition if the boss confirmed for a few consecutive matches. He has tallied four tackles (two won), four interceptions, 15 clearances and three blocks in his last five showings, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'Captain America' to the rescue as Pulisic scores 2 goals in Milan's 3-2 win at Lecce

Christian Pulisic was the hero for AC Milan with his two goals helping the Rossoneri end a three-match losing streak in Serie A

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Dependable against Verona Gabbia recorded one tackle (zero won), two clearances, one block and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win against Verona.

Impact Gabbia got the nod after being benched in the last three games and didn't need to do too much to contribute to shutting down Verona. He'll compete for two spots with Fikayo Tomori, Strahinja Pavlovic and Malick Thiaw. He has recorded three tackles (zero won), two interceptions, 19 clerances and three blocks in his last five showings, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six clearances in UCL win Gabbia had one tackle (zero won), six clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Girona.

Impact In Champions League action, AC Milan's team is on a five-game win streak, with three of its games including Gabbia seeing action and excelling defensively. During the three-game span, he logged 19 clearances, six interceptions and two blocks for Milan.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stout in Verona match Gabbia had one interception, one block and seven clearances in in Friday's 1-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Gabbia brilliantly led the defense as usual as Milan easily tamed a minnow in this one. He has tallied six tackles (five won), five interceptions, 27 clearances and seven blocks in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Does his part versus Genoa Gabbia had one tackle (one won), one interception, four clearances and one block in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Gabbia didn't need to do too much to stymie the opponents in this one. He has started in four straight games, posting six tackels (five won), four interceptions, 20 clearances and six blocks and contributing to one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Generates seven clearances Gabbia generated one tackle (zero won), seven clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Gabbia collected seven clearances in a solid match in the back line for Milan. This was his first UCL start since Oct 22, having appeared three times in four games in the tournament. In that span, the defender has totaled 13 clearances, five interceptions and one block.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Commanding in Empoli fixture Gabbia had four tackles (four won), two blocks and five clearances in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Gabbia wasn't credited with the clean sheet because he was replaced with 25 minutes to go but he still had a remarkable performance in the back. He'll be occasionally managed but has been the most consistent performer for his side at the position. He has registered four tackles (all won), four interceptions and 14 clearances in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AC Milan saved by Genoa's missed penalty in dramatic 1-1 draw

Matteo Gabbia's quick thinking saves Rafael Leão from yellow card in AC Milan win

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AC Milan beats last-place Monza amid widespread protests over poor season

'Captain America' to the rescue as Pulisic scores 2 goals in Milan's 3-2 win at Lecce