The instinctive gesture by Pervis Estupiñán, bringing down Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the box just a few steps from goal to cover for a poor defensive read, not only forced Milan to defend with ten men against Napoli, the reigning champions of Italy, for over half an hour in the second half, but will also oblige Massimiliano Allegri to face Juventus at the Allianz Stadium next Sunday without his starting left-back, the Ecuadorian player.
Yesterday the Sports Judge confirmed what was already expected: a one-match suspension for Estupiñán, which means he will only return in the Milan shirt after the international break. Equally expected seems the coach’s solution for this absence, reported by Tuttosport this morning:
"Bartesaghi for Estupiñán."
The young Davide Bartesaghi, after a solid and focused cameo against Napoli and a starting appearance complete with an assist in the Coppa Italia against Lecce, will now be called to a demanding task, starting in Turin against Juventus. A significant test, as described by Milan News today.
