MARIO GILA NEWS

Saddled with own goal versus Juventus Gila recorded an own goal and six clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Gila had his usual energetic display in the back and put up decent numbers but decided the game by beating his own goalie in a last-ditch attempt to clear a low-driven cross. He has posted ten tackles (eight won), 15 clearances and four interceptions in the last four matches, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Sunday's loss Gila scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Fiorentina.

Impact Gila made scored his first goal of the season Sunday, a header in the 41st minute assisted by Nuno Tavares. He finished the match with a whopping four shots, including two on goal. He also created one chance and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Verona game Gila (thigh) had two tackles (one won), one interception and two clearances in Monday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Gila reclaimed his starting job as expected but had an okay performance but didn't look great on Verona's goal like the rest of the Lazio defense. He'll be in the XI over Patric and Samuel Gigot if he avoids further injuries.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Verona Gila (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Verona.

Impact Gila has returned from his injury as expected, earning a spot in the starting XI in his season debut. That said, he should continue in a starting role moving forward, having started in all 21 appearances last campaign.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available against Verona Gila (thigh) returned to full training early in the break, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Gila has shaken off his second injury of the season and will be an option once Serie A resumes. He'll eventually reclaim his starting job next to Alessio Romagnoli, but it remains to be seen whether that'll happen right away given his rough start from the physical standpoint. Patric and Samuel Gigot are the other center-backs in the squad.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers different injury Gila was diagnosed with a medium-grade rectus femoris strain in his left thigh, Lazio announced.

Impact Gila continues to have a checkered summer from the injury standpoint and will be sidelined for roughly a month, thus missing the first three matchdays. Nicolo Casale or Patric will team up with Alessio Romagnoli until he returns.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Gila (foot) came off the bench in Wednesday's game versus Southampton.

Impact Gila suffered a toe fracture earlier in the summer but has been able to recover quickly and won't miss time during the season. He's likely to remain a starter despite a coaching change and the switch to a four-man defense.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers foot injury Gila fractured a toe fracture in training, Lazio announced.

Impact Gila got hurt at the start of the pre-season retreat and will consult with a specialist in the coming days to better determine his timetable. His availability for the first few rounds is in jeopardy given the type of injury.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four clearances in Inter clash Gila (thigh) generated four clearances, two blocks and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Gila was thrown into the fine immediately after recovering from a thigh strain and looked fine even though he left a little early due to fatigue. He's likely to get another start in the final round. He has posted seven tackles (two won), five interceptions and seven clearances in his last five showings, with two clean sheets.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Gila (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Gila returns to the starting XI after missing Lazio's last three matches through injury. The defender has started in all 19 of his appearances this season helping Lazio to six clean sheets.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Inter Gila (thigh) has had a clean week of training and will be an option versus Inter on Sunday, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Gila has practiced regularly for most of the week and will be in the mix for a pair of spots in the back with Elseid Hysaj and Nicolo Casale since Alessio Romagnoli is suspended. He was a fixture when fully healthy. He has notched seven tackles (three won), four interceptions and three clearances in his last four appearances, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out for multiple matches Gila has been diagnosed with a medium-grade adductor lesion in his left thigh, Lazio announced.

Impact Gila will have to skip three or four more fixtures on top of the Verona one to heal up. Lazio are down to three healthy center-backs, Alessandro Romagnoli, Patric, and Nicolo Casale. Elseid Hysaj or Adam Marusic can adapt to the position in a pinch.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to be sidelined Gila will miss Saturday's home game against Verona and likely more matches due to a thigh injury, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Gila is still undergoing evaluations but risks a multi-week absence. Lazio will lean on Alessio Romagnoli, Nicolo Casale and Patric with only makeshift depth behind them while he recovers.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off midweek Gila left Tuesday's cup match versus Juventus early due to adductor tightness, Lazio doctor Fabio Rodia relayed.

Impact Gila left the game at half time and was replaced by Patric, who joined Nicolo Casale and Alessio Romagnoli in the back. The doctor suggested the call was made out of precaution. He'll be monitored in training ahead of Saturday's game against Verona.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts four crosses Gila recorded one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Roma.

Impact Before Saturday's derby, Gila attempted three crosses across his other 16 appearances in the 2023-24 Serie A. He attempted more crosses Saturday and more his cross tally across the season. However, Gila's accuracy in the category went from perfect to barely above 50 percent. This is because all of his previous crosses were accurate, and only one of his was Saturday.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded in Juventus game Gila registered two shots (one on goal), three tackles (one won), one interception and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Gila had more freedom to attack thanks to a different scheme after the arrival of a new coach and took advantage of it, contributing almost across the board. He'll compete with Patric and Elseid Hysaj going forward. He has logged seven tackles (four won), three interceptions and 10 clearances in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Gila served a one-game disqualification in Monday's 2-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Gila will be eligible to play Friday versus Milan and has generally started over Nicolo Casale in recent months, while Patric (groin) is banged up. He has posted seven tackles (four won), six interceptions and 24 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets as he often subbed off a little early.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off versus Torino Gila won four of four tackles, had six clerances and one block and was booked twice in Thursday's 2-0 win over Torino.

Impact Gila had a busy showing and piled up stats in the back but marred it with a late foul that caused him to hit the showers early. He'll miss Monday's away game versus Fiorentina. Since Patric (groin/ankle) is iffy, Nicolo Casale is the frontrunner to join Alessio Romagnoli in the back.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four clearances against Bologna Gila (illness) had one chance created, one accurate cross, one tackle (zero won) and four clearances in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Gila was fine but not overly impressive, and his team gave up two goals. He's firmly ahead of Nicolo Casale in the hierarchy at this point, and Patric (groin) subbed off in this one. He has tallied six interceptions, 21 clearances and four blocks in the last five games, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Sunday Gila (illness) is in the XI to face Bologna on Sunday.

Impact Gila has quickly shaken off an ailment and will keep starting as he has done for several matches in a row due to the injuries and absences of other center-backs.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Bologna match Gila didn't miss practice time after suffering from stomach ache near the end of the Bayern Munich clash, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Gila had no lingering consequences and is likely to team up with Patric in the back since Alessio Romagnoli is suspended. He has notched four tackles (one won), seven interceptions and 19 clearances in the last five games, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out in Champions League match Gila had three clearances, two blocks and one interception and took two shots (one on target) in 81 minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Bayern Munich, leaving the match early due t...

Impact Gila had an impressive performance in the back like the rest of his teammates but couldn't finish the game because he wasn't feeling well. He has a few days to recover for Sunday's home match against Bologna, where Alessio Romagnoli will be suspended. Patric (shoulder) returned in this one, and Nicolo Casale is also an option.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Fills it up aganst Cagliari Gila won five duels and recorded 11 clearances, one block and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Gila turned in another solid and energetic display even though his side gave up one goal. He might stay in the lineup even after Patric (shoulder) returns from injury. He has registered five tackles (two won), six interceptions, and 16 clearances in the last five games, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Holds his own in Lecce game Gila recorded three tackles (two won), two clearances, one block, and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Gila has surpassed Nicolo Casale in the pecking order and got the nod as Alessio Romagnoli was initially spared. He could continue to start regularly Patric (shoulder) misses some time. He has logged 10 tackles (five won), five interceptions, and 17 clearances in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Champions League start Gila got the start and played 90 minutes during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Atleti.

Impact Gila has now started five matches in a row and has kept two clean sheets in that span. Unfortunately the Atleti attack proved to be too much to handle for Gila, who struggled to contain Antonie Griezmann. Gila will likely only continue starting as long as Patric (strain) remains sidelined.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE