"A changed midfield with Jashari and Ricci starters overcame a poor Lecce team to extend Milan's unbeaten run. The 20 games Serie A unbeaten run is close to the 23 games in one season unbeaten run of 1992-1993 with Capello at the helm. Allegri and the players deserve credit for this of course and the narrative that Allegri's boring and/or defensive system is counter to football values makes little difference in the end."
"Jashari, De Winter and Ricci have shown better form and are benefiting and will benefit from more minutes. Whether any of the three get a start is not certain. De Winter can deputise for Tomori in case the latter needs rest or Pavlovic can heal his injured a bit longer. Fofana and Loftus-Cheek may not have done much recently but coaches have their ways."
Milan fielded a changed midfield with Jashari and Ricci as starters and overcame a poor Lecce side to extend an unbeaten Serie A run to 20 matches. The run approaches the 23-game single-season record set in 1992-1993 under Capello. Allegri and the players receive credit for maintaining results despite criticism of a defensive style. Roma sit four points behind and represent a tougher upcoming challenge. Jashari, De Winter and Ricci have shown improving form and may earn more minutes. Fitness concerns affect Saelemaekers, Pulisic and Leao, while De Winter can cover for Tomori and Pavlovic continues to recover. Maignan renewal is reportedly imminent amid a quiet transfer window with eight days remaining.
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