As the Rossoneri prepare for their trip to the Marassi, the focus shifts back to the pitch where Allegri must deal with a mounting list of absentees. Rafael Leao, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Pervis Estupinan are all unavailable due to suspension. There is a boost for the squad, however, as veteran Luka Modric has been included in the traveling party despite having surgery on a fractured cheekbone only three weeks ago.
“Modric is a positive development, he is available,” Allegri confirmed. “He has practiced with the team and tried the mask. Samuele Ricci sprained his ankle, he’s still coming with us and we’ll see how he is tomorrow. At this moment, the team mustn’t let itself be swept up in haste or anxiety. We need organisation, determination, and the conviction we can get the result. On March 8 everyone was talking about the Scudetto after the derby, now we have wasted our advantage over fifth place. That means something went wrong.”