Tuttosport: Ricci and Jashari in line for big chance vs. Como – why Allegri will pick them

Massimiliano Allegri will be forced to make changes tonight against Como, and appears to have finally settled on his line-up.

As Tuttosport (via MilanNews) report this morning, the most significant change will be in midfield, with a significant absence: Adrien Rabiot. The Frenchman was handed a one-match suspension by the Sporting Judge following his red card on Friday in Tuscany.

Chances for two

The biggest doubt Allegri has had in recent days has been over Rabiot’s replacement. In the end, the choice fell on Samuele Ricci, who came off the bench and did very well in Pisa, even providing the assist for Luka Modric’s winning goal.

However, there is another bit of news: Ardon Jashari is expected to complete the trio alongside the Croatian and Italian. For the Swiss, who is expected to be preferred to Youssouf Fofana, this is a great opportunity, given that he hasn’t been getting many starts in recent weeks.

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Compared to recent matches, Milan will have a midfield with more ball-players to face a team whose pressing is undoubtedly one of its most important characteristics. Allegri hopes that the absence of Rabiot, who was decisive in the first leg with a brace, won’t be too noticeable.

The numbers show that with the former Marseille player on the pitch, the Rossoneri average 2.5 points per game, while without him, their average drops to 1.7 per game. They are also undefeated in the league since he arrived, and tonight that run will be put on the line again.