Attention is rising at Milanello ahead of Sunday’s match against Sassuolo, a team Milan often finds trouble against, especially at home. For this match Massimiliano Allegri faces several physical problems in his squad, which is already short. The latest stoppage is Rafael Leao, which risks creating more issues in the lead-up to the Supercoppa.
Leao unavailable to face Sassuolo, but what about the Supercoppa?
The medical tests Rafael Leao underwent showed no adductor injuries, but the Portuguese player must follow a therapy program to avoid a much more serious problem like pubalgia. Because of this, Milan’s number 10 will miss the Sassuolo match, but he will travel with the squad to Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa. The same goes for Santiago Gimenez, who is still behind in his condition, both physical and mental. Bebote should return among the available players for the semifinal in Riyadh against Napoli.
What about Luka Modric?
Among Allegri’s decisions is the management of Luka Modric, who although tireless is starting to feel some fatigue, as pointed out by those at Milan News today. The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner does not leave the midfield, but he needs to be paced with many close matches ahead for Milan. Ardon Jashari offers a credible option to give him a rest. Saelemaekers is also struggling because he has been forced to work overtime due to Athekame's injury, although he is close to returning.
The Swiss player still does not convince fully, which is why Allegri is testing Loftus-Cheek on the wing, as happened at the end of the match in Turin.
