Tuttosport: Why Allegri is tempted to give Füllkrug a start against Pisa

Massimiliano Allegri is studying the best attacking duo to field against Pisa, and one temptation in particular is growing.

The build-up to Friday’s match in Tuscany against Pisa is in full swing, and Allegri has some tough decisions to make. With Rafael Leão’s recovery appears to be confirmed and Christian Pulisic back in full training, there are four players competing for two spots.

According to Tuttosport (via MN24) the Rossoneri attack is experiencing a period of healthy internal competition. Christopher Nkunku is the form man given he is the top scorer in 2026 so far, but Leao, Füllkrug and Pulisic are all vying.

Leão’s return to full training two days ago will change the pecking order. If the Portuguese is fully fit, as it seems he is, he’ll be the starting forward alongside Nkunku. However, there is another temptation for Allegri.

Given that Nkunku worked well alongside a more physical presence in Bologna – Ruben Loftus-Cheek on that occasion – the Milan boss will also consider giving Füllkrug the nod. The German was brought in to be a target man and to help break down low blocks, so this could be the right game for him.

Füllkrug turned 33 earlier in the week and is running out of games to prove that he should be signed permanently, despite having a positive impact and scoring the winner against Lecce shortly after arriving.