By now, Milan has nothing left to ask from this league season, also because it seems destined for ninth place in the standings.
Physical and mental energies and attention are obviously directed toward what is the main objective: the Coppa Italia final, which could make a season, one that has brought more disappointments than joys this year, except for the Italian Super Cup, less bitter for the Rossoneri.
Considering the fact that before the match against Bologna on May 14 there are still two games, tonight's one against Genoa and Friday's one, also in the league, against the same Rossoblù, La Gazzetta dello Sport asked: to arrive in the best condition for the match in the capital, Rome, is it better to manage energy or to conduct a full rehearsal with what will likely be the starting lineup?
Sergio Conceição's answer in yesterday's press conference, that “I don't have to manage anything,” suggests that even tonight against Genoa, the Portuguese coach will rely on his best eleven despite the various absences announced on the eve of the game.
Most likely, against Genoa there will be a general rehearsal for the Coppa Italia final, while on Friday against Bolognan, in the appetizer to the match in Rome, Sergio Conceição will opt for a wide rotation, also to keep his cards close to the chest.
Apart from the center-forward position, Milan’s starting eleven seems for the first time to have taken a clear shape. Maignan in goal, with Tomori, Gabbia, and Pavlovic completing the back three. Jimenez, Reijnders, Fofana, and Theo Hernandez as the four behind the attacking trio composed of Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic, and one between Luka Jovic and the revived Santiago Gimenez, who scored last week after more than two months. In addition to these players, Sergio Conceição will also be able to rely on credible alternatives, such as Kyle Walker (who can play either in Jimenez’s role or as a center-back) and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
