"Massimiliano Allegri has once again had to make late changes to his plans before a crucial game in AC Milan's season. Tuttosport write this morning that 'we need an app, like the one for the weather', to help with the uncertainty that is Rafael Leao. The duality of the Portuguese was seen over the two games against Lazio, in which he scored a winner in the league but then missed a huge chance in the cup defeat."
"On Sunday, it emerged that Christian Pulisic missed the training session due to a fever. The American didn't leave with the team for Turin, and there's a '90% chance he won't play' even if he has now travelled to meet the team. It would be the second consecutive league match missed for the former Chelsea player, who also missed last week against Lazio with a muscle strain."
"The coach hopes that paracetamol will do the job, but at best he is looking at another snippet towards the end off the bench. So, once again, Milan can only rely solely on Leao's performances in the penalty area. He's their most reliable asset, also because Santiago Gimenez is still recovering. Allegri expects him back with the squad next week, but it's more likely he'll be fully available for the Supercoppa against Napoli."
Massimiliano Allegri has been forced into last-minute tactical adjustments ahead of a crucial AC Milan fixture. Rafael Leão has shown a dual nature, scoring a decisive league goal against Lazio then missing a clear opportunity in the cup. Christian Pulisic missed training with a fever, did not travel with the squad to Turin, and has around a 90% chance of not playing despite later joining the group. Pulisic previously missed a league match with a muscle strain, increasing reliance on Leão in attack. Santiago Giménez is still recovering and is more likely to be ready for the Supercoppa. Nkunku is expected to start, with Loftus-Cheek and Samuele Ricci competing for other roles.
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