Allegri's Milan proved stronger than bad luck and injuries by winning against a struggling Fiorentina, which still showed up at San Siro in its best form.
The ex Juventus coach could not rely on starting right midfielder Rabiot (as well as Pulisic, Estupiñán, and Nkunku) and his first backup Loftus-Cheek. There was no time to celebrate the top of the table as Milan returns to the field immediately: on Friday night, a Pisa side hungry for points arrives at San Siro.
How does Allegri's Milan prepare for matches?
The team, under Massimiliano Allegri, works hard to reach the objectives. The Rossoneri squad gathered today at Milanello for a recovery session for those who played yesterday against Fiorentina. Pulisic and Rabiot will definitely miss the Pisa match, out for at least a month, while Estupiñán and Nkunku’s conditions will be monitored day by day. Loftus-Cheek is receiving treatment after stopping on the eve of Milan-Fiorentina due to muscle fatigue, as relayed via Calcio Mercato.
Tactical depth matters:
Against Fiorentina, Allegri solved formation issues by deploying Saelemaekers to support Leao: a second striker free to roam across the entire attacking front. The Belgian international reminded after the match that he plays where Allegri wants, though he would prefer the right flank because that is where he performs best.
This explains why recovering Ruben Loftus-Cheek is crucial for Allegri: the Englishman can play both as a midfielder and as a second striker, with the physical and technical qualities best suited to the coach’s football ideas. If he cannot play, Ricci is expected to remain as right midfielder after a solid performance against Fiorentina.
What does Allegri want before the match against Pisa in Serie A?
Allegri strongly wants Loftus-Cheek ready for the Pisa match. In fact, the Englishman is not a major concern for the game against the Nerazzurri, but much will depend on the midfielder’s sensations, as he stopped against Fiorentina as a precaution. Tomorrow, Loftus-Cheek’s condition will be closely monitored to decide if he can return to the field.
