Milan-owned Gabbia knocked unconscious for Villarreal

Milan-owned defender Matteo Gabbia was stretchered off and appeared to lose consciousness after a worrying accident throughout Villarreal’s Europa League match with Rennes.

The centre-back was attempting to go the ball when his teammate – former Napoli participant Raul Albiol – went to clear it and caught him on the temple with a knee.

Gabbia instantly appeared to lose consciousness, however regained it by the time he was stretchered off the field.

He was taken to hospital for assessments that gave the all-clear, so it’s reported he’ll be capable to return to Spain with the remainder of the squad.

Gabbia did ship a message: ‘Thanks to everybody on your messages! I’m advantageous. Ah… first within the group.’

Milan are anticipated to barter a termination of the one-season mortgage settlement with Villarreal to carry him again to base in January, as they’re short-staffed in defence with a number of accidents.

Gabbia turned 24 in October and he’s nonetheless below contract with the Rossoneri till June 2026.

He’s a product of their youth academy with mortgage spells at Lucchese and Villarreal.