AC Milan is set to maintain a three-man defense strategy against Atalanta, as per indications from training sessions leading up to the upcoming match. The team's recent 3-4-3 formation yielded a strong 4-0 win against Udinese, with the only uncertainty revolving around the choice between Luka Jovic and Tammy Abraham for the center-forward position.
Mike Maignan's potential participation in the game against Atalanta remains in question due to a head injury, prompting careful evaluation of his fitness before the match. Marco Sportiello is being considered as a replacement for Maignan in the league match, with Maignan possibly returning for the Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter next week. Additionally, Santiago Gimenez's availability is uncertain as he deals with a side injury, training separately from the team during the week.