Massimiliano Allegri must think about the midfield configuration that he will use against Lazio, with Adrien Rabiot suspended.
As Calciomercato.com recall, Rabiot was shown a yellow card in the 80th minute of the derby win over Inter for a foul on Denzel Dumfries. Now, the French midfielder will be forced to miss the next Serie A match at the Stadio Olimpico against Lazio, having hit the threshold of five yellows.
A big absence
It will be a significant absence for the Rossoneri, given the former Juventus player’s absolute centrality in Allegri’s tactical plan. In the six games played without Rabiot, Milan only managed two wins, also collecting three draws and one defeat.
The points average is 1.5, significantly lower than the 2.55 that Milan averages with Rabiot on the pitch. Allegri must find a way though with the title race now potentially reopened again, so who will play in place of Rabiot?
Considering that Luka Modric and Youssouf Fofana – who was crucial with his assist for Pervis Estupinan – will be on the pitch from the start for the Biancocelesti, there are two players fighting for the remaining spot: Ardon Jashari and Samuele Ricci.
As things stand, the former Torino player is ahead in the pecking order, but the Swiss midfielder is pushing to return to the pitch and demonstrate what he can do.
I would love for Jashari to play more minutes.
Jashari should start over Ricci every time. It’s a no brainer. Smh
I honestly believe Jashari is the real deal, barring any serious injury, Ricci is not at the starter level yet, but is working well as a substitute who comes on late and can make a difference
Ricci was really good as the holding midfielder in pre season but unfortunately he’s had zero chance to play there
Jashari is the best version here, Allegri please no favourism for Ricci,, Jashari is the best