The Rossoneri will take the field tomorrow evening in Rome against Lazio. Max: “No one is interested in the Coppa Italia until the round of 16, then everyone is interested. Gimenez and Athekame have not yet recovered.”

Max Allegri has good news and bad news. “Pulisic will be available tomorrow, Fofana won’t, but we hope to have him for Sassuolo,” he told Mediaset in an interview on the eve of Lazio-Milan in the Coppa Italia. What happened to Youssouf? He has an adductor problem and will also miss Monday’s league match in Turin. Milan are trying to get him back for Milan-Sassuolo on December 14. On a side note, Gimenez and Athekame will also be out tomorrow: “Santiago is working on his return because it’s important to have everyone,” Allegri said.

Allegri improvised a description of the Coppa Italia, and it’s no surprise that he added a touch of irony. “No one cares about the Coppa Italia until the round of 16, then everyone cares.” True. And on Lazio-Milan: “It won’t be easy, also because there will be no extra time. We’ll definitely find a great atmosphere, as always in Rome. For both teams, the Cup is an important goal, and Lazio is a difficult team to play against.”

VAR on the other side—  Here’s the news. Sarri and Allegri, not exactly soul mates, are on the same page for a day. Allegri also approves of the idea, launched by Sarri after the controversy over the penalty not given in Milan-Lazio in the league, to bring the VAR video to the other side of the field, where the benches cannot put pressure on the referees: “It could be a good solution, but the relevant bodies will decide. We have to focus on playing.” A classic Allegri mantra from his years at Juventus.
Milan’s lineup—  So, what will Milan’s lineup be? De Winter should find a place in defense in place of Gabbia, Rabiot and Ricci will play in midfield (with Modric resting), Leao and Loftus-Cheek are expected to start in attack, with Nkunku on the bench. Max defended the Frenchman, who is certainly not in good form: “Nkunku played an important game on Saturday. At the decisive moment, he played technically in the best way possible. He is improving in terms of fitness, and I am very happy.” Jashari will start, as Allegri made clear: “It will be an opportunity to see Jashari’s condition. He played 45 minutes and then got injured. I’m also curious to see him from an athletic standpoint.” All Milan fans are curious.