He will not play the Italian Super Cup final: the results of instrumental examinations have arrived, the announcement displeases fans and others
Milan clinched the Italian Super Cup final thanks to a resounding victory over Juventus. Clamorous not for the result itself but for the manner: a good dose of luck was needed to manage to overturn Yildiz’s initial lead, with Pulisic’s penalty half saved by Di Gregorio and Gatti’s own goal on Musah’s cross. On Monday the grand final against Inter Milan, in a derby that is expected to be fiery.
Thuram infortunato, salta la finale (ANSA) – MilanLive.it
Sergio Conceicao will probably have to do without Rafael Leao at least as far as the starting lineup is concerned: in fact, the Portuguese is expected to go on the bench anyway, and perhaps find some minutes in the running game if there is a need or an opportunity. In the meantime, however, Pulisic is fully recovered, starring with a capital performance in terms of quality and quantity offered, and so is Musah. To be evaluated is the condition of Loftus-Cheek, also in the stands yesterday. Serious problems, however, also at Inter: at the end of the first half of the semifinal against Atalanta, Inzaghi was forced to substitute Marcus Thuram because of a muscle problem. Now the results of examinations are in.
Problemi per l’Inter, l’attaccante salta la finale di Supercoppa
The instrumental examinations he underwent today showed a mild elongation in the adductors of the left thigh. This is the same injury as the one suffered by Leao against Verona. That’s why, unless there are resounding twists and turns, very difficult to assume at this moment, Thuram should not make it for the Super Cup final against Milan. A heavy absence because we are talking about probably one of the most in-form strikers in all of Europe.
Thuram infortunato, salta la finale (ANSA) – MilanLive.it
Simone Inzaghi can count on good alternatives: Mehdi Taremi has not started well this adventure in Italy but remains a valuable player who can lend a big hand alongside Lautaro Martinez. Beware of surprises, however: the Inter coach also has Arnautovic and Correa available, but watch out for the use of a midfielder in a more advanced position as well, perhaps Mkhitaryan with the use then of Zielinski along with Barella and Calhanoglu. In short, there is certainly no shortage of solutions for Inzaghi and he has various options. Inter has a very long roster, chock-full of players of the highest level, and it is this, in addition to a strong and clear identity of play, that makes it one of the best teams in Europe. Milan, which has already beaten it in the league, will need a feat (as things stand at the moment) to win the cup and bring home a result that only a few weeks ago seemed unhoped for.
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