Lazio defender Mario Gila has picked up a slight knock during the Coppa Italia victory over Atalanta on Wednesday.

Following a 1-1 draw on the night and 3-3 on aggregate, the semi-final tie had to be decided by penalty shootouts. The Biancocelesti prevailed 2-1 with one attempt to spare thanks to Edoardo Motta’s extraordinary heroics. Maurizio Sarri’s men thus reached the final against Inter Milan, but Gila’s condition remained a reason for concern among the fans.

The Spaniard was seen struggling after pulling off a timely intervention to stop Nikola Krstovic in his tracks early in the game. The 25-year-old tried to grit his teeth, but he eventually succumbed to the pain in the middle of the season half, making way for Oliver Provstgaard.

The official Lazio website released a statement confirming that the Barcelona native has suffered an ankle sprain.

Following a consultation between the medical staff — Prof. Ivo Pulcini, Prof. Fabio Rodia and club doctor Dr. Italo Leo — S.S. Lazio released the following statement: During the Atalanta–Lazio match, Mario Gila sustained a minor contusive/sprain injury to his ankle. The player has already begun his rehabilitation protocol, and his clinical condition will be reassessed in the coming days.

Gila will certainly skip Monday’s contest against Udinese, and he’s also unlikely to take part in the following game against Cremonese. As La Gazzetta dello Sport notes, Lazio will avoid any risks ahead of the Coppa Italia final on May 13. But it remains to be seen if the defender could return for the dress rehearsal against Inter Milan, which will take place on May 9.