Milan’s pre‑season relief: Gila’s scan rules out serious injury

Defender Mario Gila limped off with the score tied at 2‑2 in the first half of Milan’s Saturday friendly against Celtic in Glasgow, prompting immediate concern. A subsequent scan, however, confirmed no serious injury, allowing the Spaniard to remain available for the pre‑season campaign.

The defender’s limp instantly raised alarm within the Milan camp, suggesting a potential setback to the pre‑season build‑up. Players and staff feared a longer absence until medical results were confirmed.

Celtic had already taken a two‑goal lead, putting additional pressure on Milan’s back line. The early deficit highlighted defensive lapses that the visitors needed to address.

Instrumental examinations reported by MilanNews later diagnosed a strain to Gila’s right thigh but ruled out any lesion. The club described the scan results as positive news for his campaign.

The diagnosis also spared head coach Ruben Amorim a fitness worry as preparations for the upcoming season progress. Milan can now continue pre‑season training without the feared injury blow.

During the first half Milan struggled, undone by defensive mistakes as Celtic punished them to build the two‑goal advantage. The visitors’ early performance left them trailing at the break.

After the interval Milan returned with more energy, better organisation and a sharper, more aggressive edge, completing the comeback. The renewed intensity allowed Milan to level the score and secure a 2‑2 draw.

The final reading was mixed: questions remain at the back, yet the character of the response and the growth of younger players were encouraging signs. For a first friendly, the exercise proved valuable in minutes and momentum.