"In the early part of the season, Massimiliano Allegri has rarely been able to field what he would consider to be his first-choice line-up. As Corriere dello Sport (via MilanPress) report this morning, Milan could have a very high ceiling, but a number of injuries have not allowed Allegri to deploy his true vision for the team. Yet, without European competition, the idea of keeping a small squad seemed justified in the club's eyes."
"With Adrien Rabiot expected back in full training from Tuesday and Santiago Gimenez potentially recovering for Sunday's derby against Inter, it will soon be time to see Milan 'just as they were designed this summer'. Key absences Some of the most influential players are also among those who have spent the least time on the pitch. Christian Pulisic - Serie A's third-highest scorer - has played just 344 minutes, despite scoring four goals in seven games."
"Rabiot has played 360 minutes across four appearances, in which Milan have collected a Scudetto-worthy average of 10 points from 12 available, missing out only on a victory against Juventus. Of the three, the most used is Rafael Leao, with 451 minutes in seven games and the same number of goals as Pulisic."
Allegri has rarely been able to field his intended first-choice Milan early in the season due to multiple injuries. The club maintained a small squad in part because there is no European competition. Adrien Rabiot is expected back in full training on Tuesday and Santiago Gimenez could recover for the derby against Inter, enabling the planned lineup. Several influential players have logged limited minutes: Christian Pulisic (344 minutes, four goals), Rabiot (360 minutes in four appearances), and Rafael Leao (451 minutes, matching Pulisic's goal tally). Other underused players include David Odogu, Ardon Jashari, Zachary Athekame, Christopher Nkunku, and Koni De Winter. The derby offers a chance to reunite top players and pursue the title.
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