AC Milan's last match before the international break was against Fiorentina. The performance was not up to what the fans were expecting, and Theo's red card after the final whistle added insult to injury.

Head coach Paulo Fonseca, however, has been working at Milanello with the players available as he aims to bounce back and obtain three important points against Udinese.
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The next three matches are crucial for Milan
The Rossoneri team can no longer afford to make mistakes, especially since the three next matches Udinese, Club Brugge, and Bologna would not only fix the standings but also, and above all, lift the players spirits (and also the fans').
For this reason, given the absences, at least in the league, of Theo Hernandez, Rafael Leao is called upon to lead his teammates in these matches, even though La Gazzetta dello Sport calls for another player.
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Milan's Christian Pulisic leads the attack
According to the Italian newspaper in this morning's print edition, Christian Pulisic is the real guarantee for Milan at the start of this season, which is why the American is called upon for yet another effort in a season that has been impeccable so far, featuring 551 minutes played, 5 goals, 2 assists, and a rating average approaching 7 (6.42).
