AC Milan were back in training again at Milanello two days before the trip to Pisa, and some good news came regarding Christian Pulisic.
MilanNews are reporting that Christian Pulisic returned to training with the rest of the squad this morning. The American had been training separately in recent days due to bursitis, and today he did the full session with the group, which is very positive news ahead of this weekend’s trip to Tuscany.
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Alexis Saeleamaekers – still struggling with this adductor problem – carried out personalised work again today. It remains to be seen whether he will be available for Friday, but what is certain is that no risks will be taken with the Belgian and he will be given all the time necessary to recover adequately.
Therefore, it seems as though Zachary Athekame will get the nod against Pisa, having made his second Serie A start in the 3-0 win over Bologna, a game in which he had a hand in the opening goal.
What also remains to be seen is whether Massimiliano Allegri deems it worth risking Pulisic from minute one. Rafael Leao has been training with the group for much longer and appears to be in better shape, while Christopher Nkunku has recently hit form and Ruben Loftus-Cheek scored in Bologna.
Best to not risk our best player Bring him on at 60 min mark and give him 30 minutes then back to starter after Pisa.
agreed. I’d give Fulkug and Nkunku the start and let both Puli and Rafa come in later on. Rafa seems to be in better condition than Puli. Maybe Rafa and Nkunku the start? .I want to give Fulkrug the start but we have to acknowledge the in-form striker is Nkunku.
I agree about Nkunku. I think he might be turning the corner, and he should get another start to see if it’s really a trend. I also think it should be Fullkrug and Nkunku, as they will complement each other. Then bring Rafa on around the 60th for Fullkrug, and then Puli around the 75th for Nkunku.
Save Puli, Leao and Modric for Como the following week. Start Jashari, Fullkrug and Nkunku.