Samuele Ricci and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are set to start in milan vs atalanta tomorrow, with Massimiliano Allegri preparing quite a few changes to Milan’s starting eleven. The Rossoneri need three points after a very tough run, and the midfield will look different from the side that struggled against Sassuolo.
Ricci Takes Modric’s Role
Ricci should step into the Luka Modric role after Ardon Jashari filled it against Sassuolo. Jashari made a pretty big mistake before Sassuolo’s first goal, and Milan are now turning to Ricci for a steadier presence in that position.
His form is part of the appeal. Ricci has been more consistent than Jashari this season, and Milan need cleaner use of the ball in a match where the middle of the pitch has to function better from the start.
Loftus-Cheek Adds Penalty-Box Presence
Loftus-Cheek should start in the role of Youssouf Fofana, giving Milan more strength and a stronger threat in attack. He is expected to make his way into the penalty box, an area that has been one of Milan’s main struggles this season.
That change also alters the shape of the midfield. With Loftus-Cheek pushing higher and Ricci handling the Modric role, Milan will ask for a slightly different balance against an Atalanta side that has not been as prolific as in previous years.
Allegri’s Response
Allegri’s plan is straightforward: switch things up and get a cleaner performance from a team that has not had much margin for error in recent weeks. The expected changes are aimed at fixing the problems that showed up against Sassuolo while giving Milan a better chance to turn pressure into three points.
