Torino v Milan: Fofana misses out, Allegri reshuffles the midfield | OneFootball

Milan arrives in Turin with three significant absences: Athekame, Giménez, and especially Fofana. Allegri is considering the best solution to replace the Frenchman in midfield.

Turin-Milan: Fofana out, Allegri changes the midfield

Milan is preparing for the away match against Turin with a few headaches to resolve. Three important players will be unavailable: Zachary Athekame, Santiago Giménez, and especially Youssouf Fofana. The Mexican forward Giménez and the winger Athekame will not be part of the match, while the most significant absence concerns Fofana, who is sidelined with an adductor problem that will force him to miss the league match.

Massimiliano Allegri is pondering how to reorganize the team. The main necessity concerns the midfield, where Fofana would have provided physical strength, balance, and dynamism. The most plausible solution at the moment seems to be deploying Samuele Ricci alongside Rabiot and Modrić, utilizing his game management and insertion skills without disrupting the balance of the midfield.

In this configuration, Jashari and Loftus-Cheek would initially remain on the bench, ready to step in if needed or to provide more offensive quality in the final phase of the match. In attack, Pulisic will partner with Leão, given the absence of Giménez and Athekame.

Allegri's choice seems logical: it prioritizes balance and solidity but inevitably involves some compromises, especially in terms of physicality in midfield and offensive alternatives. The coach's reflection continues until the last moment, but the Ricci-Rabiot-Modrić midfield currently seems the most viable path.

Antonio Karol Giordano

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