Mario Gila exits Milan match against Juventus with patellar tendon discomfort

Milan defender Mario Gila was substituted in the 87th minute of the match against Juventus on September 6 due to discomfort in his patellar tendon. The score was 1-0 in favor of Milan at the time of the substitution, but Gatti equalized for Juventus during stoppage time to finish the contest in a 1-1 draw. Gila has now been substituted in each of the three Serie A matches played by Milan this season, including previous appearances against Torino and Venezia. Following the result, both Milan and Juventus hold seven points in the league table. The Rossoneri are scheduled to face Lazio in the next round of Serie A action.

• 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Milan star Gila admits physical discomfort forced him off against Juventus