Pulisic Emergency: Fever and Unknowns for the Trip to Turin
The press conference with coach Allegri has revealed some unfortunate news for the team. One of the most decisive players, Christian Pulisic, suffered a fever attack that will keep him at Milanello for the trip against Torino.
Pulisic, rightly worried about his health condition, was expected to start to fill in for Fofana. However, considering the risk of infecting teammates, the coach decided to leave him out of the squad. His absence alters the game plan, as the player had just returned from a muscle strain that kept him off the field in the previous match against Lazio.
The coach also opened up to various combinations in attack, with a duel between Loftus-Cheek and Nkunku to support Rafael Leão. Both have not had a brilliant start, as Loftus-Cheek has only scored one goal so far, and Nkunku needs to find the right mindset to impact the game. It will be interesting to see who is ultimately chosen to support the Portuguese winger.
But it isn’t just Pulisic raising questions. Santiago Gimenez, after a long stop of over 35 days, is uncertain as well, although the coach reassured fans regarding his ankle condition. Allegri confirmed that Gimenez is slowly returning to work with the group, with hopes of seeing him at least on the bench against Sassuolo. The lack of rotation in attack is evident, especially with Pulisic absent, and the Rossoneri need all available resources.
Regarding the lineup for tomorrow’s match, there could be several changes due to these absences. Ricci appears to be the favorite in midfield to replace Fofana, while it’s expected that Tomori, Gabbia, and Pavlov will form the defense. The match promises to be tough, given that in the last twelve away games to Turin the Milan team has won only once. Even though Torino is not in great form, facing them always leads to a fierce and motivated opponent.
This is a match that could prove crucial; as highlighted by Allegri, unforeseen events such as Pulisic’s fever can alter dynamics. It remains to be seen how the coach will manage these issues to maximize the team’s performance.
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