"Three players are in the running for the final spot in the trio: Youssouf Fofana, Ardon Jashari and Samuele Ricci. The head coach will likely make a final decision only after today's final training session at Milanello, with an eye on the fact Fofana is one yellow card from being banned for the derby."
"The three players offer three different solutions. Ricci has shown he can be a solid player and has always responded when called upon, Jashari has appeared to be clearly improving physically in recent weeks, while Fofana seems to have lost ground in Allegri's pecking order but has played most."
"What Allegri must decide is whether he wants the third midfielder to be one comfortable in possession who can perhaps participate more in the build-up and breaking down a low block, or a more physical presence to try take control in the middle."
AC Milan prepare for their match against Cremonese on Sunday with Massimiliano Allegri finalizing his starting lineup. The primary selection uncertainty involves choosing the third midfielder to partner Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot. Three candidates compete for this position: Youssouf Fofana, Ardon Jashari, and Samuele Ricci. Each player offers distinct qualities—Ricci provides reliability, Jashari demonstrates improving physical condition, and Fofana has played most but lost ground in the pecking order. Allegri must decide whether to prioritize possession-based play and tactical flexibility or physical dominance in midfield. The defensive lineup remains largely settled with Tomori, De Winter, and Pavlovic, while Saelemaekers and Bartesaghi occupy the wings. Pulisic and Leao continue as the attacking pair.
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