On Sunday evening at Napoli's stadium, Milan will once again rely on their two most untouchable players, Tijjani Reijnders and Christian Pulisic, who will be deployed by Sergio Conceiçao as attacking midfielders alongside Rafael Leao, just behind one of Tammy Abraham or Santiago Gimenez.
Both the Dutchman and the American are coming off two matches with their respective national teams, but the Portuguese coach can't do without them, so they will be on the pitch from the first minute at the Maradona.
This was reported this morning by La Gazzetta dello Sport, which notes that Reijnders and Pulisic are Milan's top scorers this season, with 13 and 15 goals respectively across all competitions. Ahead of the Napoli match, Conceiçao considers the former Chelsea player a key element to provide balance in defensive phases and to force Spinazzola onto the back foot. Naturally, the Milan coach expects a lot from him, especially offensively, both in terms of goals and assists.
Tijjani Reijnders' role within AC Milan
Despite Musah’s absence due to suspension, Reijnders will once again be used as an attacking midfielder. In Musah's place in central midfield, one between Loftus-Cheek and Bondo will partner Fofana. One of the most important tasks for the former AZ Alkmaar player against Napoli will be to shield the opposing playmaker Lobotka, as relayed via Milannews.it.
Like Pulisic, the Dutchman has been worked hard by the national team (200 minutes in two Nations League matches against Spain), but he's ready for another sacrifice because he knows how crucial his contribution is for Milan.
