"Friday's game could force Massimiliano Allegri to think about his selections once again, as AC Milan may not have many recoveries. This weekend, Allegri was forced to be extremely meticulous. His starting team had to be constructed to win the game, whilst leaving someone to help his team recover from the bench. So, this is why Santiago Gimenez started from the bench."
"Reports this afternoon suggested that the trio had missed the group training session at Milanello today, with the latter still in therapy with his ankle injury. Now, Calciomercato.com states that 'nothing can be done' for the Ecuadorian defender, so he will 'certainly' be out for the Pisa game. However, there is no set plan for his return yet, with him set to be assessed daily."
"At the very least, the Italian has been hoping for Ruben Loftus-Cheek to return for this weekend's game, but Christopher Nkunku and Pervis Estupinan would also be welcomed back with open arms. However, it seems unlikely. Only slightly better news is available for the former Chelsea duo. It is possible that they will be ready for Pisa, but it will be a touch-and-go situation, depending on their availability for the next two training sessions."
Massimiliano Allegri must balance immediate match needs with limited player recoveries, so he set a starting lineup designed to win while preserving bench options such as Santiago Gimenez. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christopher Nkunku and Pervis Estupinan all missed the group training session at Milanello, with Estupinan still undergoing ankle therapy. Estupinan will certainly miss the Pisa game and will be assessed daily without a fixed return date. Loftus-Cheek and Nkunku remain doubtful but could be available for Pisa depending on the next two training sessions; otherwise the Atalanta match on 28 October is being targeted.
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