"AC Milan have not been strangers to injury issues so far this season, and the Rossoneri are being forced to deal with another this weekend. The attack has changed constantly this season, not due to disappointment, but rather a number of players suffering from injuries. Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao have both struggled with issues, as has Santiago Gimenez. Then,"
"The first option is the most natural, and it involves starting Leao with Nkunku. The partnership has been tested before - against Parma and Roma - where the Frenchman was key in both, whilst Nkunku struggled. Finding rhythm is the key, and being pushed to find it this weekend could hopefully be the start of him finding his feet for his new club."
"Alternatively, Allegri will consider using Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the unorthodox role again. The Englishman has been played there on occasion, and he has already scored a striker-like goal this season (the header against Lecce). Starting him as a striker would deprive the Italian of a key tactical piece, though, so whether he is chosen to start is a more difficult one to assess."
AC Milan continue to suffer attacking injuries that have disrupted selection throughout the season. Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez have dealt with fitness problems, while Christopher Nkunku arrived not fully ready. Pulisic is expected to miss the upcoming match, forcing Massimiliano Allegri to alter the frontline. The most natural replacement option is to start Leao alongside Nkunku, a pairing previously tested against Parma and Roma. An alternative is to deploy Ruben Loftus-Cheek in an unorthodox striker role, though that would sacrifice a key tactical piece from midfield. Match-time decisions will hinge on rhythm and tactical balance.
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