Milan face Genoa with the need to stop further mistakes after their lead over fifth place was erased. Allegri expects tougher sporting battles and wants a more experienced, combative team. Luka Modric’s absence is felt, and Ardon Jashari is not ready to start as a regista, remaining on the bench. Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s added physicality did not deliver, so the midfield will again start with Youssouf Fofana, supported by Adrien Rabiot. Suspensions force younger wing starters, with Samuele Ricci returning as the deep-lying playmaker. Fikayo Tomori returns from suspension for Koni De Winter, aiming to improve defensive stability.
"Massimiliano Allegri thought AC Milan were soft against Sassuolo and Atalanta, so he wants to make sure that isn't the case in Genoa. La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) writes how Milan cannot afford any more mistakes having seen their lead over fifth place completely wiped out. As a result, Allegri will be banking on an experienced and combative team, more accustomed to the sporting battles in the final rounds of the season."
"Luka Modric's absence has certainly been felt. Without him, Allegri has tried Ardon Jashari as a regista, still too inexperienced for the tactics and tricks of Serie A. He'll remain on the bench for Sunday or Monday's match at the Ferraris. Allegri had added the muscle of Ruben Loftus-Cheek against Atalanta, but he too disappointed: it's not just a question of athleticism and size but of wanting to use it, and the Englishman is often too easy on his opponents."
"Max will once again rely on Youssouf Fofana from the start, one of the most divisive midfielders of the last two years, but always committed and ready to sacrifice for others. When Milan lost at San Siro against Parma, Udinese and Atalanta, Fofana didn't start any of those games. In the most recent defeat against La Dea, he came on for the final half-hour, taking part in the Milan attack that produced two goals and came close to a remarkable comeback. Alongside him, the ever-faithful Adrien Rabiot will keep his spot."
"It will be up to them to encourage the younger starters on the wings, Davide Bartesaghi and Zachary Athekame, also due to the suspensions of Pervis Estupinan and Alexis Saelemaekers. Samuele Ricci should play as the deep-lying playmaker again too. Experience and strength Fikayo Tomori has served his suspension and will come back in for Koni De Winter. Tomori wants to redeem himself and help the team, while De Winter struggled for the third goal Atalanta scored."
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