"The win against Lecce last weekend was a big one for several reasons. A 20th unbeaten game in a row takes the headlines, but it is also another big win against a side below them in the table, with Niclas Füllkrug also getting off the mark. Then, there is the fact that Milan did this without a number of their stars present, as well as fielding a few players who are still not at the ideal level - look at Rafael Leao, and even Füllkrug, to an extent."
"So, this weekend, we should see a few changes to the team, and it will start with Luka Modric, as Gazzetta dello Sport wrote in this morning's edition (seen below). The Croatian was rested for the full 90 minutes, and he has certainly earned that in recent weeks. Ardon Jashari performed excellently in his place, so the reliance upon Modric may drop slightly moving forward, especially if the Swiss continues to impress when he plays."
Milan extended an unbeaten run to 20 games with a win over Lecce, and Niclas Füllkrug scored to open his account. The victory arrived despite several regular starters being absent and some players not at peak level, notably Rafael Leao and, to an extent, Füllkrug. Luka Modric was rested for the full 90 minutes, allowing Ardon Jashari to step in and perform excellently. Jashari's displays could lessen immediate dependence on Modric, while Modric remains useful off the bench and as an on-pitch advisor, with Allegri regularly consulting him during matches.
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