"Niclas Füllkrug arrived in the winter window and his winning goal against Lecce was hoped to be the start of a profitable half-season. Two months later, he has made 13 appearances, only one of which was as a starter, with only one goal. He's widely admired for his fighting spirit, but the numbers certainly aren't on his side."
"Santiago Gimenez's season meanwhile has been a horror movie. First came the enormous difficulties in front of goal, then the long lay-off caused by inflammation in his right ankle, which forced him to undergo surgery in mid-December. Now the Mexican has returned to training with the team and awaits his first call-up from Allegri after four and a half months spent watching."
"Rafael Leao seemed like one of the key pillars from which to build next season, when - barring a collapse - Milan will return to the Champions League. However, the match against Lazio has upended the narrative and the scenarios because the Portuguese's attitude was not well received by the club."
AC Milan faces significant challenges in its attacking department, with no forward guaranteed to remain at the club next season. Niclas Füllkrug, signed on loan from West Ham with a purchase option, has underperformed with minimal playing time and only one goal in 13 appearances. Santiago Gimenez endured a difficult season marked by goal-scoring struggles and ankle surgery, now returning from a four-month absence. Rafael Leao, previously considered a key pillar, faces uncertainty following attitude concerns during the Lazio match. Allegri's preference for a 3-5-2 formation further complicates Leao's role. The club remains open to offers for multiple forwards as it seeks attacking solutions.
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