Coach RaffaelePalladino announced that, with three games in eight days, Milan will have to resort to a large turnover of the squad. The next match is against Monza, scheduled for Saturday at the Dall'Ara, after tomorrow's match at the SanSiro. Palladino reiterated that the team will have to give their all both at the start and during the match, in line with his previous statements.
In the defensive and midfield phase, Palladino foresees the most significant changes. Goalkeeper Skorupski, who retained his place after the first clean sheet of the season, could be replaced at Monza, while defender Casale, who turned in one of the club's best performances with goals and best player award, remains in consideration. Theate is expected to play the central position, while Darmian, who has played every match since arriving, will likely be rested; Heggem, Vitik and Helland could have the opportunity to play on Saturday.
In midfield, “Ferguson‑Pobega” will split up for the match. Lewis remains untouchable, while Moro could be included, with ElAzzouzi in a further back position. The Amondarain-Libra pair is scheduled for Saturday's match, with the possibility of being used during the game. For the front flank, Piccoli, Orsolini and Enem have already shown their differentiation, but the choices for the two support points seem already decided: Bernardeschi-Cambiaghi, with Mbangula as an alternative, and the center forward is the area of comparison between JensOdgaard and ArtemDovbyk. Odgaard, a starter at Cagliari after a long period on the bench, could be chosen, but Palladino underlined that Dovbyk, formerly of Roma, must accelerate if he wants to play from the first minute.
The coach also highlighted the importance of giving all players the opportunity to contribute, especially in such an intense week. With the match against Monza in sight, Milan is preparing for a series of changes aimed at optimizing performances and making the most of the depth of the squad. The next match will be a crucial test for the team, which will have to demonstrate that it can manage the load of matches and maintain competitiveness on the pitch.