Positive news arrived on Tuesday from Milanello regarding the condition of Rafael Leao, who is close to a full recovery.
As MilanNews recall, Leao sustained a calf injury in mid-August during the Coppa Italia match against Bari. The Portuguese winger continued his individual work yesterday, but everything is proceeding well and he is expected to return to full training next week.
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The question mark
Massimiliano Allegri – after having done without Leao for the first two league games – will now have to decide where to play him against Bologna and beyond. Leao is absolutely central to the Livorno coach’s technical plan, although there is great curiosity to see in what position he will be deployed.
Much will depend on the formation the coach chooses: in the case of a 3-5-2, he would be deployed as a second striker alongside one of Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez or the new arrival Christopher Nkunku.
In a 4-3-3, the Portuguese would start as usual on the left flank, but it is not excluded that he could also be deployed as a striker, with Nkunku on the left and Pulisic on the right in support. That would be more of a 3-4-2-1, thus taking a midfielder away.
Regardless of his position on the pitch, what is certain is that Rafa will be key to Allegri’s Milan, with the latter convinced that this could finally be the season of his definitive breakthrough. During pre-season, a different Leao was immediately seen, especially in terms of his attitude.
After the break, he will finally be able to return to the pitch, and the hope is that he can immediately inspire the Rossoneri once again with his special moments.
seeng how psg won every with 3 winger switching positions in the atack its not impossbible to make this work
Yeah 3-4-2-1 will worked… I’m pretty sure…
Forza Milan…
I’d go with 3-4-2-1 as well with this squad.
Practically we have:
Leao, Gimenez, Pulisic, Nkunku competing for 2 spots, which is fine. No wonder a 9 was not signed.
Midfied has 6 good players, so it logical to always have 3 there, so no double Pivot like Pioli.
Backline, got help us anyways, so better be more players there :).
exatcly
*exactly
Pulisic has been arguably the most consistent and maybe even the player on the team since his arrival. Tracking his history, he needs regular playing time to not only be effective, but to maintain fitness and be injury free. If Allegri messes with this, it will be a big problem for us.