Longo: Conceicao ‘has already chosen’ Milan’s striker for final against Bologna | OneFootball

Sergio Conceicao has already decided which striker will play from start in the Coppa Italia final between AC Milan and Bologna, according to a report.

Luka Jovic got the nod from start in last night’s game against the Rossoblu, and while he had some good moments in the first half, it was Santiago Gimenez who unlocked the clash off the bench. The Mexican found the back of the net twice and was named the MOTM by the papers.

According to Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com, however, Conceicao has already decided the striker for the final. While the brace has boosted Gimenez’s confidence a lot, leaving the ‘performance anxiety’ aside, he should start on the bench again on Wednesday.

Jovic has impressed Conceicao in terms of how he works with the team, even if he isn’t always on the scoresheet, and a starting spot would also be a sort of ‘reward’ for the brace in the semi-final. Of course, yesterday’s display has probably given the manager more doubts.

It remains to be seen if the decision will change but as things stand right now, that is unlikely. At least Conceicao knows that if Jovic were to struggle again, he has an in-form No.7 on the bench who could make things difficult for Bologna, especially if they don’t prepare to face him.