Sky: Loftus-Cheek to miss Como game with physical problem – who will replace him

There is some late and not very great injury news for AC Milan on the day of their game against Pisa at San Siro.

According to what is being reported by Sky (via MilanNews), Massimiliano Allegri had made a decision on the attacking duo that he was going to field against Como: it was going to be Rafael Leao coming back in to partner Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

The battle if anything was between Leao and Christopher Nkunku, so the Englishman was certain to start. However, he is not fully fit due to an injury issue and will miss the game, so Nkunku will replace him.

The rest of the line-up should be the one report in the last few hours: Maignan in goal; Tomori, De Winter and Pavlovic in defence; Athekame on the right flank; Bartesaghi on the left flank; and a midfield trio of Ricci, Modric and Jashari.

It is an untimely blow for Loftus-Cheek, who had just hit a good run of form. In fact, the former Chelsea man scored the opening goal for Milan in each of his last two starts, away from home against Bologna and Pisa. While waiting for further news, we must hope it is not a serious issue.