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Pellegatti: Gila could be used ‘in the centre’ if Tomori finds ‘best form’

By: Oliver Fisher The upcoming run of games could see Fikayo Tomori finally make his return to competitive action for AC Milan, Carlo Pellegatti believes. Tomori has had a strange past couple of months. The English defender was initially dropped…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 3:40 PM
Pellegatti: Gila could be used ‘in the centre’ if Tomori finds ‘best form’
Key Things to Know
  • Carlo Pellegatti says Fikayo Tomori finding top form could lead Ruben Amorim to deploy Mario Gila in central defense.
  • Pellegatti highlighted the importance of Tomori's recovery alongside potential defensive pairings featuring Matteo Gabbia or Koni De Winter.
  • Tomori was reinstated to AC Milan's squad in late August after failing to engineer a transfer exit.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Journalist Carlo Pellegatti suggested that Fikayo Tomori regaining top form could prompt AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim to deploy Mario Gila in the center of defence. Pellegatti discussed Tomori's recovery status and tactical possibilities on his YouTube channel, noting that Gila could partner Matteo Gabbia or Koni De Winter in the Rossoneri backline.

Tomori was previously placed on the market but was reinstated late in August after an exit failed to materialize and Milan missed out on Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio. Although the English defender has not yet featured this season, upcoming fixture congestion may provide him opportunities to play.

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