AC Milan has finally regained their key players after enduring four months of nearly constant injuries, presenting Stefano Pioli with a chance to demonstrate his managerial prowess with a full squad at his disposal.
The team, as highlighted by Calciomercato.com, had been plagued by the absence of key players, particularly in the center-back positions, such as Pierre Kalulu, Fikayo Tomori, and Malick Thiaw. This resulted in a series of disjointed defenses and a decline in performance that prematurely ended their Serie A title aspirations.
Pioli faced criticism for the high number of muscle injuries among his players. However, with the injury crisis now behind them, AC Milan must finish the season strongly.
The best possible outcome for Pioli’s side is securing second place in Serie A. Currently, they are only one point behind Juventus, who are experiencing a dip in form. Additionally, Milan has a chance to clinch the Europa League trophy. They have advanced to the round of 16 and are set to face Slavia Praha from the Czech Republic, a match they are favored to win.
Following Kalulu’s injury on November 4, Pioli had to manage without a full squad. However, Kalulu, Tomori, Thiaw, and Davide Calabria have all recovered from their injuries and are available for selection. The only player still sidelined is Tommaso Pobega, an Italian midfielder who is not a regular starter under Pioli.
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