"Christopher Nkunku is the favourite to start alongside Rafael Leao for AC Milan in their game against Roma tonight, and there is a tactical reason for that. The initial predicted starting elevens had Pulisic included up front, seeing as he's been one of the Rossoneri's best players this season. However, in his last two games, he has missed some pretty good chances and perhaps this has given Allegri some second thoughts."
"Subsequently, Leao will have to drift wide a bit more to run at the defence with his trademark runs, which is exactly what we saw with the assist for Adrien Rabiot against Como. With the No.10 drifting wide, Allegri feels that a reference point is needed in attack. Therefore, instead of Pulisic who's usually quite fluid with his movement, the manager wants Nkunku who can act as a more traditional striker. The Frenchman's position should allow Leao, Rabiot and Bartesaghi to do what they do best on the left-hand side."
"Having said all of the above, it's obvious that Pulisic will be ready to make a contribution off the bench. Seeing as he's been very useful as a super sub before, perhaps this is just what he needs to get his shooting abilities back in full."
Allegri plans to start Christopher Nkunku alongside Rafael Leao to provide a more traditional central striker as AC Milan prepare for a Como-style gameplan against Roma. Roma are expected to control possession, so Milan will focus on counterattacks with Leao drifting wide to run at defenders. Nkunku’s fixed position should serve as a reference point, allowing Leao, Adrien Rabiot and Bartesaghi to exploit space on the left. Christian Pulisic has been influential but missed chances recently, so he is likely to be used from the bench as an experienced super-sub to regain shooting form.
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