AC Milan are in a training retreat ahead of their final season match against Cagliari, with top-four qualification determining Champions League return. A win would secure a place in the top four. Massimiliano Allegri has chosen a ritiro to keep the squad fully focused. Luka Modric has recovered from cheekbone surgery in a shortened timeframe and is expected to be available, but he is likely to start on the bench. Ardon Jashari is expected to take the regista role in Modric’s place. Allegri plans to use the same starting lineup as against Genoa, with Alexis Saelemaekers replacing Zachary Athekame at right wing-back. Youssouf Fofana and Adrien Rabiot form the midfield with Jashari. Santiago Gimenez and Christopher Nkunku lead the attack. Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, and Strahinja Pavlovic make up the defense behind Mike Maignan.
"After Sunday's season finale against Cagliari, Milan will know their fate in the top four race. A win will be enough for them to secure a Champions League return, while Massimiliano Allegri has opted for a ritiro to give the team the best chance of being full focused."
"According to the latest from Sky (via MilanNews), Luka Modric will be fully available after recovering in a shortened time from cheekbone surgery. Despite this, he is expected to start on the bench, with Ardon Jashari to be handed the regista role in the Croatian's place."
"Allegri is ready to use the same line-up he fielded from the start in Genoa, with one exception: Alexis Saelemaekers is the man expected to get the not in the right wing-back role over last week's starter Zachary Athekame."
"Youssouf Fofana and Adrien Rabiot complete the midfield, with Santiago Gimenez and Christopher Nkunku the forward pairing. Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia and Strahinja Pavlovic should be the three-man defence ahead of the goalkeeper Mike Maignan."
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