GdS: Four changes to Milan’s XI expected vs. Juventus as Conceicao battles problems | OneFootball

The AC Milan squad are back in full training today preparing for the trip to face Juventus in what is a huge game at the Allianz Stadium.

After their win against Como on Monday night and Juve’s draw against Atalanta, Milan now sit three points behind their rivals in fifth and five points behind Lazio in fourth, with a game in hand over both (to be played against Bologna).

However, there are various issues ahead of the trip to Turin: Alvaro Morata is suspended and won’t face his former club, Malick Thiaw has a muscle injury and Christian Pulisic is battling fatigue.

Milan’s current predicted XI

At the moment, it seems as though the notion of Pulisic starting the game is unlikely given that there is a risk of re-aggravating a problem and being without him for a longer time period.

La Gazzetta dello Sport have predicted how the team will look, starting with Mike Maignan in goal and Emerson Royal, Fikayo Tomori and Theo Hernandez keeping their places in defence. Matteo Gabbia should come in for the injured Thiaw.

The midfield three is expected to consist of Youssouf Fofana between Yunus Musah to the right (in for Ismael Bennacer) and then Tijjani Reijnders to his left, with the Frenchman and Dutchman asked to work overtime again.

Up front there should be two changes: Tammy Abraham leading the line with Morata out and Alex Jimenez on the right wing over Pulisic. Rafael Leao will keep his spot after scoring the winner in Como.

Predicted Milan XI (4-3-3): Maignan; Emerson Royal, Gabbia, Tomori, Theo Hernandez; Musah, Fofana, Reijnders; Jimenez, Abraham, Leao.

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