"In training on Sunday, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christopher Nkunku were tested up front together, not exactly the starting pairing. Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao's physical problems, however, are nothing new. The American - after hamstring problems - is now dealing with iliopsoas bursitis, and his presence at the Dall'Ara is highly doubtful. At most, he will be fit enough for the bench. Rafa, meanwhile, continues to struggle with the adductor problem that emerged almost two months ago in Turin."
"Leao will be available in Bologna tomorrow, but as in recent weeks, the build-up to the match has been challenging, with no opportunity to push too hard in training. And the usual question mark hangs over his starting spot. Allegri will certainly once again be unable to field his two stars at the same time. Until New Year's Eve, Pulisic and Leao had only started together in the league derby against Inter."
"Jean-Philippe Mateta's arrival is hinging on an extra medical regarding his knee condition, while Allegri is preparing for the tough trip to Bologna with limited options. Alexis Saelemaekers will be forced to sit out due to a recurrence of his left adductor problem. Therefore, the right flank will be a hotly contested choice between Zachary Athekame and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, with the Englishman also available as a midfielder or second striker. Youssouf Fofana could return to the starting lineup in midfield, having sat out 180"
AC Milan travel to Bologna with multiple attacking absences and doubts, forcing Allegri to consider alternative forward options. Pulisic is hampered by iliopsoas bursitis after hamstring issues and is unlikely to start, while Leao struggles with a long-standing adductor problem and faces uncertainty over a starting role. Alexis Saelemaekers is sidelined with a recurring left adductor issue, leaving the right flank contested between Athekame and Loftus-Cheek. Nkunku has been tested alongside Loftus-Cheek in training. Jean-Philippe Mateta's potential arrival depends on an extra knee medical. Fofana may return to midfield after a recent absence.
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