Theo does it all. He's played as a centre-back and also in his usual role as a left-back with a tendency to attack the penalty box and score goals. Now, Pioli will rely on him again in view of the match against Rennes in the Europa League round of 32 at the San Siro, and it seems that there is a chance to be deployed from the first minute as a central defender.
AC Milan's Simon Kjaer at risk
The doubt about Theo's position against Rennes arises from the uncertainty about the presence of Simon Kjaer, as reported today by the Corriere dello Sport newspaper. The Danish center-back complained of muscular problems in the second half of the match against Napoli on Sunday, and if Pioli used Simic in the league, he cannot do so in the cup because the Serbian is not on the list.
For Malick Thiaw, who could be among the called-up players, it would be an early return to the starting lineup, which is why the choice would fall on Theo Hernandez, who has already shown great adaptability and, above all, availability to cover the role in emergency situations this season. However, today the decision will be made about Kjaer; yesterday the signs were positive, and this morning's training session should provide exhaustive answers on this matter. In case, the Plan B is ready.
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