Latest updates regarding Milan’s upcoming Serie A match against Lazio:
Milan full-back Theo Hernandez has reportedly traveled to Rome with the rest of the Rossoneri squad for Friday evening’s Serie A match against Lazio, despite sustaining a minor knock during Thursday’s training session. Reports from Sky Sport Italia and Calciomercato suggest that Hernandez suffered a blow to his foot during Stefano Pioli’s training session at Milanello on Thursday.
While Hernandez has joined the squad for the game against Lazio, there are still uncertainties surrounding his potential involvement in the starting lineup. Manager Stefano Pioli is expected to assess Hernandez’s condition again on Friday morning before making a final decision. If doubts persist about Hernandez’s fitness, Milan could opt to rest him for the upcoming Europa League Round of 16 first leg against Slavia Praha.
In the event of Hernandez’s absence, Alessandro Florenzi is poised to step in at left-back, with Davide Calabria returning to his usual role at right-back. Despite the injury concerns, Milan is likely to have most of its players available for selection against Lazio, with Tommaso Pobega being the only player definitively ruled out due to injury. Furthermore, Fikayo Tomori is set to return to the squad after recovering from a recent hamstring injury.
Additionally, with Luka Jovic suspended for the match, the main doubt ahead of the clash with Lazio revolves around Theo Hernandez’s readiness to play. If the Frenchman’s discomfort subsides, he is expected to feature from the start; otherwise, Davide Calabria may be deployed on the right with Alessandro Florenzi moving to the left.
It is emphasized that Hernandez’s injury is not considered serious, and there is a high likelihood of seeing him in the starting lineup. However, manager Pioli is known for his meticulous approach to player fitness and will make a final decision based on Hernandez’s condition closer to the game.
Regarding the rest of the lineup, Malick Thiaw and Matteo Gabbia are anticipated to feature in front of goalkeeper Mike Maignan, while Yacine Adli and Ismael Bennacer are expected to form the double pivot. Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Rafael Leao are likely to occupy key positions in the attacking setup behind Olivier Giroud.
This concludes with the confirmation that apart from the lingering uncertainty surrounding Hernandez’s availability, the rest of Milan’s lineup for the match against Lazio appears to be taking shape.
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