When Milan returns from the break due to international fixtures, amidst the ongoing matches these days, the Rossoneri will find themselves facing Fiorentina and then Borussia Dortmund within three days.
In the league, there's no room for error anymore, and they must capitalise on the direct clash between Inter and Juventus to recover some points. In the Champions League, every minute could decide qualification for the knockout stages.
Stefano Pioli will approach these two challenges with several uncertainties, given injuries and suspensions. Olivier Giroud is suspended in the league and will miss both the game against Fiorentina and the subsequent one against Frosinone. Rafael Leao is injured and will definitely miss the Fiorentina match. In this scenario, with Jovic not performing at his best, as reported this morning by Gazzetta dello Sport, the role of Christian Pulisic will become crucial. The American, who stayed at Milanello to recover well from his knocks, will be the main man in both the Fiorentina game and against his former team in the Champions League. It will be up to him not to make us miss the big absences. Alongside him in the league, Noah Okafor will certainly be there, and depending on Pioli's decision on the lineup, either Chukwueze or Jovic. In Europe, Giroud will return at least, but it might not be enough...
