Alvaro Morata’s recent muscle injury has dealt a blow to AC Milan’s attacking options. The Spanish striker is set to miss the upcoming match against Parma at the Tardini Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The full extent of his injury will be determined tomorrow, but initial estimates suggest he could be sidelined for approximately 20 days, potentially missing the home game against Venezia on September 15th.
Club’s Response
Calciomercato report that despite Morata’s absence, Milan do not plan to return to the transfer market. The club’s strategy, as indicated by sources close to the Rossoneri, remains unchanged. This decision is influenced by squad list considerations and the desire to avoid hindering Francesco Camarda’s progression to the first team. Technical Director Geoffrey Moncada and club icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic had already decided against further reinforcements in the attacking department. Additionally, Luka Jovic has shown no interest in entertaining offers that came his way in recent days.
Tactical Adjustments
Coach Paulo Fonseca will be working diligently in the coming days to fine-tune defensive and midfield mechanisms, but his primary focus will be finding a solution to Morata’s absence. While Noah Okafor is in better physical and mental shape than Jovic, Fonseca believes Okafor is more effective when given the freedom to utilize his power and speed from the attacking midfield position.
Likely Replacement
Barring any surprises, it appears that Serbian international Luka Jovic will lead the attack against Parma. This decision underscores Fonseca’s tactical preference and his assessment of the current squad dynamics.
