In the lead-up to a highly anticipated match against Juventus, AC Milan finds itself handicapped with the absence of eight key players due to injuries and suspensions. The clash, part of the ninth round of Serie A fixtures, promises to be a testing ground for Milan’s depth and adaptability.
According to the Italian news outlet Tutto Mercato, Milan will be without their main goalkeeper, Mike Maignan, who was sent off with a red card in a previous match. Joining him on the sidelines is Theo Hernandez, who is unavailable due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Additionally, a significant number of Milan’s players—Loftus-Cheek, Chukwueze, Sportiello, Ben Nasser, Caldara, and Matteo Bartisaghi—are out due to injuries.
In response to the crisis, Milan’s manager Stefano Pioli has called up several players from the youth squad, Primavera, to complete the Rossoneri lineup. Among the newcomers are goalkeepers Lapo Nava and Andrea Bartotucci, along with right-back Alex Jimenez.
Here’s the full squad list for AC Milan:
Goalkeepers: Mirante, Nava, Bartotucci
Defenders: Calabria, Thiao, Tomori, Florenzi, Kalulu, Kjaer, Pellegrino, Jimenez
Midfielders: Musa, Adli, Reguinders, Pobega, Krunic
Forwards: Pulisic, Giroud, Leao, Okafor, Jovic, Luca Romero
This wave of absenteeism is sure to be a challenging obstacle for Milan, raising questions about the team’s ability to maintain their competitive edge in the crucial match against Juventus. Nevertheless, the situation also offers an opportunity for emerging talents to showcase their abilities on a significant platform. As the hours tick down to the showdown, all eyes will be on Milan’s makeshift squad and how well they rise to the occasion.
