GdS: Why Allegri is expected to field Nkunku-Fullkrug pairing against Genoa

"In a 3-5-2, the coach is thinking of starting Christopher Nkunku alongside Niclas Füllkrug. It is a move that immediately brings to mind 2022-23, the year those two jointly topped the Bundesliga scoring charts with RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen respectively."

"A clear trend, however, is evident, as Santiago Gimenez has been quite disappointing and Christian Pulisic is certainly not at 100%. Yesterday, Captain America trained on the pitch alone. While it's not a definitive verdict, it's not the best way to begin the build-up to the penultimate match of the season, one that Milan absolutely must win."

"Allegri is inclined to use Nkunku and Füllkrug because both of them showed signs against Atalanta. The Frenchman scored from the penalty spot and hit the crossbar after a masterful save from Carnesecchi. The German had three moments: the lay-off to Nkunku for the shot that hit the bar, a brilliant through ball to Fofana and a first-time pass to Nkunku in the build-up to the penalty."

"How Nkunku and Füllkrug will get along together is a curious mystery. This season, they've played 172 minutes as a pair, spread across nine games. Only once have they started at the same time, in the Easter Monday defeat to Napoli. Milan scored four goals in those 172 minutes, but what's more imp"

Milan need results to stay in contention for a top-four finish and are preparing for a crucial match against Genoa. Allegri is considering attacking changes within a 3-5-2 system, with Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Füllkrug potentially starting together. The idea is influenced by Santiago Gimenez’s disappointing output and Christian Pulisic not being at full fitness, including training limitations for Pulisic. Allegri is also encouraged by their performances against Atalanta, where Nkunku scored from the penalty spot and struck the crossbar, while Füllkrug created multiple decisive moments. Their recent shared playing time has been limited, making their on-field chemistry uncertain.

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