Massimiliano Allegri will definitely have to do without Santiago Gimenez on Thursday in the Italian Super Cup semifinal against Napoli. The Mexican striker will not travel to Riyadh today as his ankle problem is not yet resolved. Another possible absence in attack for Milan is Rafael Leao, who is dealing with inflammation.
Is Milan's Rafael Leao in doubt for the supercup semi-final match against Napoli?
Today's edition of Gazzetta dello Sport reports that yesterday the Portuguese forward trained separately, making a recovery in two days very unlikely. He will still travel on the plane taking Milan to Saudi Arabia this afternoon, but his presence against Napoli is highly uncertain. Last January, Leao also arrived in Riyadh injured, missing the semifinal against Juventus and entering in the second half of the final, which Milan won against Inter.
Who will play in attack against Napoli?
Christian Pulisic is certain to start, while his strike partner should be Christopher Nkunku, unless Allegri decides to push Ruben Loftus-Cheek forward alongside the American. Nkunku has shown faint signs of improvement in recent matches, though he is still doing too little. Thursday could offer him a new big chance to turn his season around.
