"We start from a premise: going int the 2025-26 season, Allegri had earmarked Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic as the duo that he wanted to spearhead his 3-5-2 system. There wasn't much argument either generally speaking, given how decisive both are on their day, and the fact they offer different skills. Unfortunately, due to injuries, Leao and Pulisic have started just three games together this season. The first was in the Coppa Italia against Bari on 17 August, when Leao hurt his calf."
"Then, there have been other issues too, like Santiago Gimenez trying and failing to play through an ankle injury which then needed surgery, and the fact Niclas Füllkrug arrived on day one of the winter window and broke his toe not long after. Christopher Nkunku didn't hit the ground running, either. A perfect symbol of Milan's issues in attack was in the most recent fixture against Bologna."
Allegri planned Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic to lead Milan's 3-5-2 attack, but injuries have limited them to just three starts together this season. The pair's rare appearances have prevented the repetition needed to build front-two chemistry. Additional attacking setbacks include Santiago Gimenez's ankle injury and surgery, Niclas Füllkrug breaking a toe shortly after arriving, and Christopher Nkunku failing to find form. Milan started a makeshift duo against Bologna, highlighting the problem. Christian Pulisic remains the club's most consistent forward and top Serie A scorer with eight goals. Several players are expected to return to training soon.
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