GdS: Rabiot replacement and a battle on the left - Allegri's doubts ahead of Lazio trip

"The good news is that only two players are unavailable: Matteo Gabbia and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Santiago Gimenez trained with the rest of the squad, though he must regain his match fitness after the ankle injury (and subsequent surgery) that has kept him out since late October, meaning he might not make the bench."

"The defence is basically obligatory with Gabbia out: Fikayo Tomori, Koni De Winter and Strahinja Pavlovic will continue to be the three central defenders after the derby clean sheet. Two doubts remain in midfield and on the flanks. Samuele Ricci is well ahead of Ardon Jashari in the battle to replace Adrien Rabiot, who was suspended for a match by the Sporting Judge after being booked in the derby against Inter."

"One the left, Davide Bartesaghi has now fully recovered, but Pervis Estupinan is the star of the week, boosted by the enthusiasm of Sunday night's winning goal. So, Allegri must decide whether to give him another game. In attack, Allegri should on Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao."

AC Milan continues preparation at Milanello for an upcoming away fixture against Lazio. Only two players are sidelined: Matteo Gabbia and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Santiago Gimenez has returned to training following ankle surgery since late October but requires match fitness restoration and may not be available for the bench. The defensive lineup appears set with Fikayo Tomori, Koni De Winter, and Strahinja Pavlovic as central defenders following a derby clean sheet. Midfield selection involves competition between Samuele Ricci and Ardon Jashari to replace suspended Adrien Rabiot. On the left flank, Pervis Estupinan's recent winning goal performance competes with Davide Bartesaghi's recovery. Attack duties likely feature Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao, with Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Füllkrug available as impact substitutes.

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