"A Leao less Milan beat Lecce 2-0 away in week two for the first three points of the season. The game featured what could be called an unusual line up with Saelemaekers as a kind of a forward. His hard work only cemented the Belgian's utility man tag. The game was an improvement over the week 1 loss versus Cremonese but Milan seem a long way off from a so called integrated team."
"Loftus-Cheek scored the opener at Lecce and was mostly praised for his play. He is set to start behind the Mexican forward. The five man midfield survives and has more bodies for the middle three. Rabiot has joined Milan and welcomed as a familiar, experienced player for the middle. Ricci is therefore less likely to see minutes. Fofana and Modric will play alongside Rabiot."
"There are already suggestions that the January transfer window will need to be used to add to the 22 squad size. There are also suggestions that Maignan could walk as a Bosman next summer leaving Milan with another move to make. This is in addition to the already needed steps for building a continually competing team, dealing with loans and more."
Milan secured a 2-0 away win at Lecce for their first three points, using an unusual line-up that saw Saelemaekers pushed forward. Leao remains off the pace after the international break and Nkunku is not yet ready for starting XI duties, forcing Allegri to consider creative formations such as a reported 3-5-1-1. Loftus-Cheek scored the opener and is set to start behind the Mexican forward. A five-man midfield will likely feature Rabiot, Fofana, Modric, Estupinan and Saelemaekers. Defensive options favor Pavlovic, Gabbia and Tomori, while De Winter’s minutes are uncertain. The 22-man squad looks thin, increasing the likelihood of January additions, and Maignan could leave on a Bosman next summer, adding further recruitment pressure. Bologna’s Coppa Italia win denied Milan European football this season.
Read at MilanMania.com
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