Álvaro Morata's injury has somewhat disrupted Paulo Fonseca's plans, who had intended to go to Parma with a completely different lineup compared to the one used in the season opener against Torino, with Fofana, Pavlovic, Emerson Royal, and the Spaniard all starting from the beginning.
Due to a muscle problem that will keep him out of action at least until after the break, the former Atletico Madrid player will not be part of the match, with the Milan coach currently evaluating the best solution to replace him.
To replace Morata, eyes should be on Noah Okafor and Luka Jovic
Paulo Fonseca must immediately address Morata's absence, who would have certainly started in Parma-Milan. Now, the Portuguese coach needs to focus on the replacement method, with Noah Okafor and Luka Jovic eager to find out which of the two will lead the Rossoneri attack on Saturday afternoon at the Tardini. Between the two, the natural replacement for the Spanish striker should be the Serbian, but after the successful debut against Torino, the Swiss player's chances have significantly increased. Preferring Okafor over Jovic would mean rejecting the former Fiorentina player practically in the second round of the season, and such a choice could affect the Serbian's morale, for whom Fonseca had spoken highly of during the summer. For now, nothing has been decided yet, with the Portuguese coach potentially making a decision even on Saturday.
Leao could also be a candidate to replace Morata in the striker's role.
Currently, the battle to replace Morata is between Noah Okafor and Luka Jovic, but Tuttosport reported this morning that Paulo Fonseca is seriously considering another option. According to the newspaper, the Portuguese coach might use Milan's number 10 as a central striker, or rather, a false nine, with the Swiss player taking his usual position on the left wing. This was somewhat evident during the season opener against Torino, when Leao tended to drift more centrally than usual. The fourth and final idea would be to promote Francesco Camarda after his first professional double against Novara, but this fan-favorite solution is currently only fourth on the list of ideal options.
