Injury Blow for Gabbia Opens Door for Tomori's Return

The injury list has forced a reshuffle at the back. Gabbia is out, and the staff still don’t know for how long. The situation recalls the summer setback with Gila, and the calendar offers no mercy: four matches in ten days, a relentless run that leaves no room for hesitation.

With that schedule looming, caution gives way to pragmatism. That is where Tomori steps back into the frame. The defender has impressed in training, showing sharpness and readiness, and that was enough to tilt the decision.

The message from the bench is clear: the team comes first. Faced with a congested fixture list and uncertainty over Gabbia, the coach felt bringing Tomori back into the squad was the best call for the group, not just for one position.

Camarda Set for Opportunities in Rotating Attack

Up front, the approach is bold. Camarda will not just watch from the sidelines. The plan is to give him a real chance, woven into a front line that can rotate and change shape during games.

The staff are ready to field three rotating forwards, using different attacking profiles to unsettle opponents. Changing the characteristics of the forwards is seen as a weapon, not a risk. No squad, the coach underlined, has the perfect player for every role across an entire season. Adaptation is the only constant.

Camarda will be part of that adaptation. His involvement will depend on the type of match and what the game demands, but the intention to use him is firm.

Rabiot and Moreira Pushing for Starting Roles

In midfield and out wide, competition is tightening. Moreira has now had two full weeks of training and looks in far better condition than he did a week ago. That work has turned him into a genuine option for the starting XI.

Rabiot is also in the frame, capable of covering two different positions and giving the coach tactical flexibility when naming the lineup. Moreira, meanwhile, is viewed primarily as a fifth midfielder or winger, a player who can stretch the pitch but also tuck in when needed.

There will be games where Moreira can operate higher up, almost as an extra forward, or combine on the flank alongside Chukwueze. With so many matches crammed into a short spell, the plan is simple: rotate heavily, keep legs fresh, and lean on the depth of the squad before the schedule punishes anyone who stands still.