Sky journalist Peppe Di Stefano suggests Stefano Pioli is likely to make adjustments for Sunday’s match against Empoli following a perplexing night against Slavia Praha that raised more questions than it answered.
Journalist Di Stefano, speaking directly from Milanello the day after Milan’s victory at San Siro, offered insights into the team’s mood and potential changes ahead of Sunday’s match, as reported by MilanNews.
Despite Milan securing a 4-2 win, Di Stefano highlighted the team’s struggles, pointing out defensive lapses and regrets, especially considering the opponent’s numerical disadvantage for a significant part of the game.
The journalist noted that the victory left the Rossoneri with a sense of mystery, given their inconsistency in performances, ranging from entertaining displays against Atalanta to lackluster matches like the one against Roma.
He delved into Stefano Pioli’s emotions, revealing the coach’s disappointment as he anticipated more from his players, particularly emphasizing the absence of Leao and Florenzi for the upcoming game against Empoli.
Di Stefano detailed the possible lineup adjustments for the Empoli clash, stating that Leao’s disqualification opens up opportunities for Okafor or Chukwueze, with potential position shifts for Pulisic. In the attacking department, a battle between Jovic and Giroud is expected, while Bennacer is set to return to the midfield alongside either Adli or Reijnders.
Defensive decisions rest on the choice between Tomori or Thiaw in place of Kjaer. Notably, no pre-match conference is scheduled at Milanello on the eve of the game.
As Milan enters the final stretch of the season, Di Stefano highlighted the dual mission: challenging Juventus for the second spot in the league and making a deep run in the Europa League. The team faces a crucial period in their pursuit of success on multiple fronts.