When Milan prepares against Bologna twice within five days, intrigue surrounds the first collision at San Siro this Friday. While the fixture is officially part of the Serie A calendar, all eyes are drawn to its greater importance – a precursor to next week Italian Cupfinale in Rome. Although there is speculation about possible sweeping changes, boss Sergio Concepticao expected to deal with their squad with subtility rather than a complete review.
Despite mumming of heavy rotation, The Portuguese boss is expected to bring a competitive start XIWith only minor adjustments aimed at balance fitness and form. Rossoneri entering this fixture on the back of Three straight wins and four wins from their last five matchessignaling a rapid resuscitation in shape.
The tactical transition to a three-man defense has delivered dividends, with Only two goals admitted and 11 got points during that period. But their last victory –A dirty 2-1 triumph away to genoa—Water hard served.
Vitinha opened scorE, before Rafael Leao equalized and forced the winner through a goal of its own using Santiago Gimenez. But Leao will not play any role on Friday, as the 25-year-old is suspended.
Rotation on purpose
The most important question remains: which of Milan’s attacking stars will contain in the first act of this double head? Despite previous reports, the latest update now seems to suggest it Christian Pulisic will retain its place In the range, while Joao Felix will go in to replace the suspended leao. That leaves Santiago Gimenez as the likely candidate to lead the line, get a rare start after having largely played a backup role ago March 15 against Como.
“There are only two selection dilemma,” reported Heaven ItaliaThe “In defense between Thiaw and Gabbia and in attack between Jovic and Gimenez.” In the end it seems Gimenez is the favored choiceConceicao offers a chance to evaluate its striker before the final without risking Luka Jovic’s freshness.
The predicted XI, according to Transfer market and La Gazzetta Dello Sportis one 3-4-2-1 formation: Maignan; Tommo, Gabbia, Pevlovic; Jimenez, Loftus-Cheek, Reiñs, Theo Hernandez; Pulicic, Joao Felix; Gimenez.
Heaven ItaliaS journalist Gianluca di Marzio echoed similar expectations and emphasized that Conceicao would avoid widespread rotation due to a combination of injuries and the significance of the match.
