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Milan is ready to face Hellas Verona in Serie A, and all eyes are on supervisor Sergio Conceicao’s workforce choice following the disappointing 1-0 defeat to Feyenoord within the Champions League.
With the Rossoneri needing a vital victory to regain momentum, experiences counsel that Conceicao will make tactical changes—together with dropping USMNT star Christian Pulisic to the bench. Whereas Pulisic has been an important a part of Milan’s assault this season, there are two vital causes behind this shocking determination.
Wednesday’s match in opposition to Feyenoord was a much-anticipated occasion for Milan followers, because it marked the primary time that Pulisic, Rafael Leao, Joao Felix, and Santiago Gimenez all began collectively in assault. The ‘Incredible 4’ plan had generated pleasure, however they in the end did not make an impression, with Milan struggling a slender 1-0 loss within the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie.
In consequence, Conceicao is now reconsidering his attacking setup. Stories counsel that the Serie An enormous’s supervisor might abandon the 4-2-3-1 formation and as a substitute swap to a 4-3-3 system in opposition to Verona. If this occurs, one of many 4 attackers must be sacrificed, and the sources point out that Pulisic is the most certainly to overlook out, not less than for this weekend.
Leao, Felix, and Gimenez anticipated to start out
In response to updates from Sky Italia, MilanNews, and Calciomercato, the Portuguese boss is anticipated to preserve Leao, Felix, and Gimenez within the beginning lineup, that means that Pulisic will drop to the bench. With Gimenez’s position as the first striker safe, the battle for the remaining two attacking spots seemingly favored Leao and Felix over Pulisic.
One potential substitute for Pulisic may very well be Yunus Musah, who is ready to return to the lineup after serving a suspension. The American midfielder may very well be deployed on the correct wing, providing the Rossoneri a extra balanced midfield setup. Moreover, Riccardo Sottil and Alex Jimenez are additionally in rivalry for a beginning position.
Why Pulisic will begin on bench in opposition to Verona
Tactical changes
The first cause behind Pulisic’s anticipated benching is Conceicao’s want to alter Milan’s attacking setup after the Feyenoord defeat. The 4-3-3 formation would supply better midfield stability, making certain Milan is extra stable defensively whereas nonetheless providing attacking choices.
Pulisic, who has primarily performed as a proper winger within the 4-2-3-1 system, is probably not the best match for the brand new tactical method. As a substitute, a extra conventional midfielder like Musah is likely to be favored to offer further stability.
Health issues forward of Feyenoord’s second leg
The second cause for Pulisic’s anticipated absence is said to his health ranges. In response to Sky Italia, the USMNT star didn’t look 100% match throughout Milan’s match in opposition to Feyenoord. Thus, Conceicao might favor to relaxation Pulisic this weekend in order that he could be totally recovered for the all-important return leg at San Siro, the place Milan should overturn a 1-0 deficit to progress within the Champions League.
“The rationale why Christian Pulisic received’t play is that he’s anticipated to relaxation this weekend, however Sergio Conceicao remains to be undecided on who will exchange him,” reported Sky Italia. With Milan’s European ambitions on the road, Conceicao is probably going prioritizing Pulisic’s availability for the second leg fairly than risking him in a home match.
