AC Milan are set to be without Rafael Leao again this weekend, as was initially expected. It is news that is not needed right now.
There has been a delay getting the deal for Conrad Harder over the line, so Milan really need to have a strong attacker list for this weekend. However, they have been dealt some news today that is not great regarding Leao.
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Leao trains alone
As Sky report from Milanello, the Portuguese trained away from the group, following the training programme made for him whilst he overcomes his calf issue from the Bari game, as MilanNews relays this afternoon.
Massimiliano Allegri was considering accelarating the programme after the first Serie A game on Saturday. However, this runs the risk of worsening the injury, which helps no one. So, it seems that his chances of appearing against Lecce are ‘difficult’.
As a result, the Italian will have to contend with a frontline ’emergency’ already, with only three forwards available for selection. For this reason, another game in the 3-5-2 is more likely, with Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez leading the line.
For what it is worth, though, there is no point risking the star for one game, when he is almost finished with his recovery programme.
If we need Leao to beat Lecce that is what we had with Pioli. Years ago. A club like Milan can’t move from being dependent on 1 player.
Classic talisman-based system from Allegri. Nothing has changed.
4 at the back please.
6 at the back….. 0-0 tie equals 1 point .
Gimenez is off form and any new striker will probably not arrive for another few matches. Hopefully some of the new arrivals will get some game time.
Athekame, De Winter, Jashari and Ricci should get a run out. there are more than enough midfield options to rotate as needed. One of Fofana and RLC will perhaps come off the bench. Gabbia probably sits this one out in favor of De Winter.
A new striker will probably not arrive for another few matches.
Athekame, De Winter, Jashari and Ricci should get a run out. there are more than enough midfield options to rotate as needed. One of Fofana and RLC will perhaps come off the bench. Gabbia probably sits this one out in favor of De Winter.