Milan`s squad for the upcoming Juventus match appears largely settled. The defense is expected to feature the regular starters, with Gimenez and Pulisic leading the attack. Youngsters Torriani and Balentien will continue to play for Milan Futuro.
Fikayo Tomori is fit and ready to play. Although he was deemed ready last night, he trained with the team again today, and it is highly likely that he will be fielded from the start against Juventus in Turin tomorrow evening. After all, why would one change a defensive line that has performed exceptionally well in the first half of the season?
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Tomori`s Return Boosts Defense
Milan`s lineup for the Turin match against Juventus is not expected to hold any major surprises. The attack has been settled for some time, featuring Gimenez and Pulisic upfront, with Leao and Nkunku available from the bench. The main concerns leading up to the game were Tomori`s fitness and the choice for the left flank. With Tomori now fit, Koni De Winter, a versatile defensive option, will likely start on the bench.
Bartesaghi Favored for Left Flank
On the left side, the coaching staff has been weighing their options between Bartesaghi and Athekame. However, training sessions throughout the week suggest that Bartesaghi is favored for the starting spot; he is the natural alternative to Estupinan on the left and has performed well in previous appearances. The team is thus expected to deploy a classic 3-5-2 formation, with Modric and Rabiot playing crucial roles in midfield. The established balance between the senior squad and Milan Futuro remains: Torriani and Balentien, similar to last week, will not be called up for the senior squad and will instead feature in Serie D. Pittarella will serve as the third-choice goalkeeper.
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