MN: De Winter could start against former club if Tomori not ready – the situation

This weekend is a game headlined by Massimiliano Allegri’s return to the Allianz Stadium. However, it could also be a return for someone else of an AC Milan orientation.

At the back, Milan are heading into this game a bit uncertain, something of a rare position to be in this season. Allegri quickly established a solid back three, and he has only changed on his own accord. Rather than being forced into decisions.

Now, though, he may have to make a change, with Fikayo Tomori struggling with an injury after the Napoli game.

De Winter heads back

Reports today state that the Englishman has returned to group training and has been given the green light to play on Sunday. However, whether he will be risked is another thing entirely, given how the club have handled Rafael Leao’s injury.

In this case, Koni De Winter would be selected to start against the club that brought him to Italy, and MilanNews write that he is ‘warming up’.

The Belgian is the fourth defender in the squad, but he could be offered a chance to impress in Rossoneri colours from the start. It would certainly be a test, too, considering he would face the impressive youngster Kenan Yildiz.