"Verona are one of only two teams against whom Leao has recorded at least three goals and three assists in Serie A, with Lazio being the other. But Milan's win percentage of 55.6% without the Portuguese winger in the starting line-up (W5 D3 L1) is not hugely different to the 60% success rate when he does not start (W6 D2 L2)."
"Milan will also be without Niclas Fullkrug, with the German striker unavailable for selection until the January transfer window officially opens. "He has characteristics that we don't currently have in the team," Allegri said. "My first observation is that he's smiling and is very happy to be here in Milan. He is behind in his conditioning - he needs to work. He'll get minutes into his legs this week and he can be there with us against Cagliari.""
""He has this discomfort that means he can't sprint at full speed. I preferred to leave him at home because part-time players are not helpful," said Allegri. "I think the attack has the quality to do well, even when Leao will not be able to play and won't be called up.""
Rafael Leao will not be in AC Milan's squad for the match against Hellas Verona because a discomfort prevents him from sprinting at full speed. Leao picked up a knock in the win over Torino on December 8 and missed the subsequent matches, including a 2-2 draw with Sassuolo and a 2-0 Supercoppa semi-final defeat to Napoli. Milan's win rate without Leao in the starting line-up sits at 55.6%, close to the 60% rate when he does start. Niclas Fullkrug is unavailable until the January window and is behind in conditioning but expected to build minutes ahead of Cagliari. Christian Pulisic ranks among Serie A's top scorers this season and has scored three goals in his last five appearances.
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