Pulisic injured, problems for Milan

2025-10-15 15:12:00, Sport CNA

Milan are facing a complicated period, as recent weeks have brought several injuries that have put coach Massimiliano Allegri in difficulty. During the national team training camp, some of the Rossoneri's key players have suffered physical problems that are expected to directly affect the team's preparations for the upcoming matches.

First, Saelemaekers has been forced to withdraw from the Belgium squad after sustaining an injury that will keep him out for at least two weeks. Rafael Leao, who was in the Portugal squad, has returned to Italy as he is still not fit to play. The Portuguese striker has not fully recovered from a muscle problem and the coaching staff are monitoring him closely to see if he will be fit for the match against Fiorentina.

Meanwhile, Christian Pulisic, Milan's top scorer this season, has added to the concerns at the club. He left after just thirty minutes of the friendly between the United States and Australia, due to a problem with his femoral biceps. The coach of the American national team, Mauricio Pochettino, stated that the player felt a muscle strain and was substituted for precautionary reasons. Pulisic will travel to Italy to undergo medical examinations and only after the assessments will the extent of his injury be determined.

In the red and black camp there is still hope that it is a minor problem, as the player left the field in time to avoid aggravating the situation. However, the alarm remains, as Milan's calendar is extremely busy and includes several decisive challenges for the progress of the season. After the match with Fiorentina, the team will face Atalanta, Roma, Parma and Inter, meetings that could significantly affect the championship objectives.

In these conditions, Allegri must think of alternative solutions for the formation. Gimenez is in good physical condition and is expected to be a starter. Nkunku, who comes after a positive performance and a goal with France, is seen as a concrete option for the offensive. Leao will be decided in the coming days, as he still does not have the right rhythm for 90 minutes. One of the options that the staff is considering is the use of Ruben Loftus-Cheek as a second striker, a role that he has covered in several matches this season.

Initially, Allegri had thought of continuing with the 3-5-2 system, but the numerous absences could lead him to a more flexible formation like 4-3-3. Final decisions will be made once all the players return to Milan and undergo the relevant medical checks.