After last weekend, changes in the attack are somewhat expected, given that the Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao combo is not working for AC Milan, and it may play out.
All season, Milan have been hammering away at the idea of playing their two stars together up front. Largely because both have shown they can play up front. However, when given the chance to play together, it has not worked.
Across the 13 chances that they have been given, only three goals have been scored. A clear showing that, although the idea is nice, the practicality of putting them together up front just isn’t there.
So, Massimiliano Allegri is considering making a change to the front line.
A change up top
As this morning’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport suggests, the Italian is considering a place in the starting XI for Niclas Fullkrug, who is already destined to be heading back to London at the end of the season – barring a miraculous change of heart.
The idea would be simple: to allow a greater physical presence up front, with the hope of also adding more goals to an underwhelming front two.
Unrelated to last weekend’s ordeal, it would be Leao who is likely to drop to the bench, with Allegri thinking about the situation from a purely tactical standpoint. It is also worth noting that Santiago Gimenez will return to the bench, so the Italian will have options to call upon if and when needed.
Given that Fullkrug has usually been the tool to facilitate a three-man attack, it may be looked upon slightly strangely. However, Allegri will still have that option with those who will sit on the bench.
GdS Spread March 20