When Milan prepares for his Sunday evening conflict against Atalanta in San Siro, the air around Milanlo buzzes with silent confidence. Last weekend 4-0 Demolition of Udinese may have lifted the spirits in the Rossoneri camp, but with a revival Atalanta side visits and a crucial Coppa Italia returns the bone towards Inter threatening mid week, Sergio Concepticao Has a tactical puzzle on your hands.
While Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisik is expected to repeat its roles in Milan’s renewed attacking Trident, the real intrigues are deeper. Will Joao Felix Function at all? Have Santiago Gimenez recovered in time to invest their claim?
Milan’s 3-4-3 formation breathed new life in a team that looked outdated and uncertain a few weeks ago. Tomori, Gabbia and Pavlovic brought calm and cohesion to the back line, while Fofana and Reijnders Controlled the pace from the midfield. On the flanks, Alex Jimenez and Theo Hernandez Is provided width and engine, which sets the stage for Pulisic and Leao to flourish.
Despite the overloaded fixture list and rotation expectations, Conceicao sticks to what works. According to Heaven ItaliaThe Portuguese boss is expected field exactly the same range as crushed udinesebenefits texture over experiments. “The first indications of the new system were very positive, but to confirm them against a stronger side is also needed,” noted a report through Heaven Italia.
Will Joao Felix start?
There have been different speculations around Joao Felix– Whether he will finally have a more prominent role. But once again, it seems that Portuguese players are not part of Conceicao’s immediate plans. Despite his talent and flashes of gloss, he remains on the outside and looks in, without room for him in the current installation.
“Felix has been surplus to tactical requirements in Conceicao’s current configuration, and it is difficult to see where he fits unless the system shifts,” observed Milannews.it Earlier this week.
Will Santiago Gimenez be available?
Two major injuries problems that were crowded during the week: Mike Maignan and Santiago Gimenez. The French goalkeeper was withdrawn last week after a main collision with teammate Alex Jimenez, but all medical checks came back. On Friday he was back in full training at Milanello.
“Maignan has returned to the training at full speed and shows that he has completely recovered after trauma suffered,” reported Peppe di Stefano of Sky Italia.
In the meantime, Gimenez has also returned to the training after suffering a blow in the Fiorentina match two weeks ago. Although he is physically recovered, he faces a tactical roadblock rather than a medical. Conceicao seems to benefit both Tammy Abraham and Jovic’s woundwhich has impressed in the absence of Mexicans.
So, Has Santiago Gimenez recovered from injury? Yes– But don’t expect to see him from the first whistle. The big January signing is physically fit but does not yet trust to lead the line. Instead, Jovic’s wound will continue as the starting striker, rewarded for his intelligent link game and movement-fäven if the goals have recently avoided him.
“Although he did not score [against Udinese]Jovic played an effective match and created space for Wingers and midfielders, ” marked Milannews.it. Proceedico’s current hierarchy seems fixed: Jovic begins against AtalantaThe Abraham is probably reserved for Interand Gimenez is waiting for his chance from the bench.
Strong side, with an eye on inter
Despite the whispering of rotation before Derby, Milan will go full strength towards Atalanta. ProCEicao wants to maintain momentum and sharpen its preferred XI before Coppa Italia decision.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Maignan; Tomori, Cage, Pavlovic; Jimenez, Fofana, Reijnders, Hernandz; Pulisic, Leao; Jovic.
