"There are two cases at Milan today, both in attack. The first is Santiago Gimenez: it's been almost a month and a half since the Mexican's last appearance. He's out with an unspecified ankle problem, which was actually announced on social media by the player himself, not the club. It's worth remembering that Allegri had publicly stated he expected to have him available for the derby on November 23rd."
"And then there's Nkunku, a true mystery. By December, it can't be a fitness issue anymore. Especially since his impact hadn't been bad: a penalty won (but not awarded), a goal in the Coppa Italia, and a goal in the post. From then on, it was a constant decline. The feeling is that the Frenchman is mentally blocked, almost afraid to play. One fact is emblematic: in the last three games, he hasn't taken a shot."
AC Milan invested heavily in two attackers: Santiago Gimenez signed from Feyenoord for over €30m, and Christopher Nkunku arrived from Chelsea for €38m plus bonuses. Gimenez has not scored in the league and has been absent for about a month and a half with an unspecified ankle problem that he announced on social media; Allegri had expected him for the November 23rd derby. Nkunku scored only in the Coppa Italia and has declined since December; he has not taken a shot in the last three games and appears mentally blocked amid rumours of a winter exit.
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