When Milan prepares for his fifth and last showdown against Inter this season, a question is great: Which attacking star will lead them in battle when it is most important? With a Coppa Italia final place and perhaps a lifeline to European qualification on the line, manager Sergio Concepticao Facing his largest selection dilemma yet.
Among the names swirling in discussions before match is Christian PulisikThe Santiago GimenezThe Rafael Leaoand Joao Felix. Nevertheless, not everyone is expected to be presented in the starting lineup of the most consequence as Milan Derby in several years. Who these players are – and why – is at the heart of a tactical riddle that will define Rossoner’s season.
Milan’s Coppa Italia Semifinal Second Stage against InterWhich will take place on Wednesday evening at San Siro, at a critical point in their campaign. A 1-1-O-made in the first stage left everything to play for, but the efforts have grown even higher then.
With the red and blacks that disappear in ninth place in Serie A and endure their Worst league season since 2014-15Hope on European football next season hinged entirely to lift Coppa Italia. For manager Sergio ConcepticaoThis match is more than just a local derby – it is a referendum on his term.
The tactical installation
According to Milan Newsthe predicted formation is one 3-4-3with Mike Maignan in goal and a defense consisting of Fikayo TomoriThe Mattoburand Malick Thiaw– the latter replaces Strahinja Pavlovicwho had presented in recent games. Wing back Alex Jimenez and Theo Hernandez will play slightly deeper to counteract inters flank-heavy attack.
In the midfield, Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders will be commissioned to check the tempo. However, the front line is still the most exciting area – not only for its firepower, but for what it reveals about Milan’s strategic intention.
Who starts and who is sitting?
Now comes the answer to the mystery: Joao Felix and Santiago Gimenez are not expected to present from the beginning. Instead, Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao and Tammy Abraham are set to lead the line. This trio offers the perfect mix of dynamics, creativity and direct threats.
Pulisic’s resuscitation during Conceicao has been a The highlight of the latter half of the season. The energy of American wing and average driving down right flank has been the key to stretching defense and creating room for their teammates.
Leao, always San Sirooutfiten’s joke sign, remains a mercury -speaking. When he is on, defenders in Italy can live with his pace and dribble. Concepticao seems ready to trust the Portuguese wing again to the leftHope he can recreate the spark as he showed earlier this season.
But the real headline is the choice of Tammy Abraham In front of Gimenez and Luka Jovic. Abraham has already scored twice against Inter this seasonAnd his physics, departure and finishing have clearly won over the Milan manager.
“The presence of Tammy Abraham, already two goals against Inter this year, instead of Luka Jovic,” were confirmed by Milan News Like the probable change in the beginning eleven.
Predicted Milan XI (3-4-3):Maignan; Tommo, Gabbia, Pevlovic; Jimenez, Photo, Reiñs, Theo Hernandez; Pulisic, Abraham, Leao.
