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SportsAC Milan draw 2-2 with Celtic in friendly; new signing Gila forced off with right adductor injury
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In the first friendly match of the Rúben Amorim era, AC Milan drew 2-2 with Celtic. The match was overshadowed by an injury to new signing Mario Gila, who was forced off in the 68th minute with a muscle problem in his right adductor. Gila had entered in the second half and contributed to Milan's comeback from a two-goal deficit. He signaled to the bench, grimacing in pain, and was substituted by Vladimirov. The Spanish center-back left the field under his own power, and the club's medical staff hope the injury is not serious. Gila will undergo tests on Sunday to determine the extent of the damage. The article highlights concerns about Milan's defensive phase and the uncertain status of the former Lazio player.
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Updated: July 25, 2026 — 18:40 CEST
In the first true friendly of the Rúben Amorim era, Milan could only manage a 2-2 draw against Celtic. There is much work to be done, especially in the defensive phase — and it is from the backline that a less positive signal arrives.
During the second half of the match, in the 68th minute, Mario Gila was forced to stop due to a muscle problem. The new arrival at Milan had entered in the second half, when the score showed a two-goal lead for the Scots, and *had managed to contribute to the rossonera comeback,* helping to apply greater pressure. However, the Spanish defender approached the bench, pulled up his shorts to his right thigh, and touched his adductor, just above the knee.
Gila then asked for a substitution with a grimace of pain on his face, and Vladimirov came on in his place. The severity of what happened remains to be assessed. The footballer will undergo tests tomorrow, Sunday, which will help determine the extent of his injury. The medical staff's hope is that it is nothing serious, beyond a scare, also because the former Lazio player left the field under his own power.
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