CM: Who should take penalties for Milan in the absence of Pulisic

There’s a question to be answered with regards to AC Milan’s team: who will be the penalty taker if one is awarded against Fiorentina?

As Calciomercato.com write, Massimiliano Allegri’s chosen penalty taker Christian Pulisic will likely be sidelined until the next international break and will only be available for the derby on November 23rd after a low-grade muscle tear.

The last time the Rossoneri were awarded a penalty was the match at the Allianz Stadium against Juventus just before the break, and Pulisic missed from the spot, sending his attempt over the bar in the second half.

Who will take penalties?

At the end of the match, Allegri spoke in a press conference: “Pulisic is still the penalty taker, a missed penalty doesn’t change anything. I have to figure out who can take them when he’s not there.” Tonight, and for the next few games, he will not be the taker.

Whoever steps up in place of the American will have pressure on their shoulders. Since the start of 2024, the Rossoneri have missed seven of 13 penalties, considering only those in the league. It is a 54% miss rate, the highest in the ‘top five’ leagues around Europe.

In the expected starting line-up, Luka Modric stands out as someone who could shoulder the responsibility given his experience and his technique. Rafael Leao could be entrusted, as could Santiago Gimenez off the bench, even if his conversion rate is 75% (15 scored, five missed).