AC Milan, still reeling from their Champions League playoff first-leg defeat to Feyenoord, are preparing to face Hellas Verona in Serie A on Saturday. Manager Sergio Conceição is contemplating a tactical reshuffle, with Christian Pulisic potentially starting on the bench.
After experimenting with the “Fantastic Four” attacking lineup of Rafael Leão, Pulisic, Santiago Giménez, and João Félix against Feyenoord, Calciomercato report that Conceição appears to be leaning towards a more balanced approach for the Verona match. Reports suggest that Pulisic is the most likely candidate to be rested, with Leão, Giménez, and João Félix expected to retain their starting positions.
The potential absence of Pulisic from the starting XI opens up a three-way competition for the right-wing position. Yunus Musah, Riccardo Sottil, and Alex Jiménez are all vying for a spot in the lineup, adding an element of unpredictability to Milan’s tactical setup.
The rest of the team is expected to remain largely unchanged from the midweek European fixture. Mike Maignan will continue in goal, with a back four likely consisting of Kyle Walker, Malick Thiaw, Strahinja Pavlović, and Theo Hernández. In midfield, Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders are anticipated to maintain their partnership.
As Milan looks to bounce back from their European disappointment and strengthen their position in Serie A, Conceição’s tactical decisions will be crucial. The match against Verona presents an opportunity for the Rossoneri to fine-tune their approach and potentially explore new combinations in attack.
