Milan Faces Lecce: Allegri Suspended, Pulisic Benched, Camarda Returns

Milan will face Lecce in the Coppa Italia with several key changes. Allegri’s suspension from a previous Coppa Italia final means assistant Marco Landucci will lead the team. Landucci has been Allegri’s assistant for nearly 20 years, since their time at Grosseto.

Christian Pulisic, fresh off a strong performance against Udinese where he scored two goals and provided an assist, becoming the USMNT’s all-time top scorer in Europe’s top five leagues, will start on the bench. This decision seems aimed at resting him for the important upcoming match against Napoli.

Youngster Francesco Camarda, on loan at Lecce, makes a return to San Siro. Despite a difficult start to the season with limited playing time, Camarda aims to prove himself against his parent club. His playing time has decreased in recent games, but he remains a promising talent. Lecce fans have shown support by purchasing his jersey, inspired by Kaká’s No. 22.

Milan is also without Rafael Leão due to injury, with Allegri hoping he will be available for the Napoli game. New signing Christopher Nkunku will make his first start for Milan, and Mike Maignan returns in goal after recovering from a calf injury.

Allegri is serving a two-match ban from the 2024 Coppa Italia final.

He is likely being rested for the upcoming match against Napoli.

Camarda is experiencing a tough start to the season with declining playing time, though he remains positive.

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