"La Gazzetta dello Sport point out how Milan went into the game with six players who were one yellow card away from hitting the threshold, and therefore having to serve a one-game ban at the crucial juncture of the season. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial!"
"Zufferli booked three of them, meaning that next weekend against Genoa - in addition to Luka Modric and maybe even Christian Pulisic - three more players will be missing. They are Rafael Leao, Alexis Saelemaekers and Pervis Estupinan, who lost their tempers in a match that was a disaster."
"So, for the next game against Genoa at the Marassi, Allegri will have to reshape at least two-thirds of the team. While Estupinan is mostly Davide Bartesaghi's back-up, Leao and Saelemaekers are a different story."
"In attack, especially if Pulisic (who missed yesterday's game with a gluteal muscle problem) doesn't make the cut, Leao's absence could pose a problem. The Portuguese's less-than-stellar form isn't ideal but he would still have got the nod. Christopher Nkunku however came on and did very well against Atalanta, so is therefore a strong contender for a starting spot. On the right, in place of Saelemaekers, the most obvious option is his deputy Zachary Athekame."
Milan entered the match with six players one yellow card away from suspension, creating a risk at a crucial point in the season. Zufferli booked three of those players, so additional absences are expected next weekend against Genoa. Rafael Leao, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Pervis Estupinan will be missing after losing their tempers in a disastrous match. Allegri must reshape at least two-thirds of the team for the trip to Marassi. Estupinan is usually Davide Bartesaghi’s back-up, while Leao and Saelemaekers are more significant. If Pulisic does not play due to a gluteal muscle problem, Leao’s absence could hurt the attack. Nkunku, who performed well against Atalanta, is a strong candidate to start. Zachary Athekame is the likely replacement on the right for Saelemaekers.
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