AC Milan full-back Pervis Estupiñán missed Ecuador’s last game due to muscle fatigue but will be available against Bologna.
The build-up to Milan-Bologna has been affected by news from Ecuador about Estupiñán. The former Brighton left-back, who joined Milan during the summer transfer window, suffered a muscle issue during Ecuador’s recent double international fixtures: a draw in Paraguay and a win over Argentina. He was left on the bench for the match against Argentina as a precaution.
Estupiñán recovered
Estupiñán will return to AC Milan in the coming hours to join Massimiliano Allegri in preparation for the crucial San Siro evening match against Bologna. According to Calcio Mercato, his issue was a minor muscle fatigue that will not prevent him from featuring in the next league round. He is expected to start on the left flank, aiming to continue the progress shown in the last league game against Lecce.
Bartesaghi pushing for minutes under Allegri:
Estupiñán remains the first-choice left-back and the designated heir to Theo Hernández. Behind him, young Bartesaghi has been impressing Allegri in the first part of the season, which means that it can be possible to see him have some minutes against Bologna. Both options offer a more defensive profile compared to Hernández, one of Milan’s strongest and most decisive players in the last decade.
Source: Calciomercato.com
