AC Milan head into their Sassuolo clash on Sunday evening with fresh injury concerns in the goalkeeping department. Manager Ruben Amorim will be without Pietro Terracciano, the veteran third-choice keeper on loan from Fiorentina, forcing the Portuguese tactician to shuffle his squad options ahead of the fixture at the Mapei Stadium.
With first-choice goalkeeper Mike Maignan anchoring the Rossoneri defence, Amorim has promoted 2008-born prospect Leo Bouyer to serve as backup behind young talent Lorenzo Torriani. The move reflects Milan's investment in developing academy talent, as Bouyer steps up from the Primavera ranks to provide cover during the campaign's critical phase.
Squad Availability Issues Mount for Milan
Beyond the goalkeeping reshuffle, Alexis Saelemaekers remains sidelined for the trip to Reggio Emilia. The Belgian winger's continued absence deprives Amorim of depth on the flank as Milan navigate a congested fixture schedule. However, defensive reinforcements arrive with Pervis Estupiñán having recovered from injury and travelling with the squad, providing relief to the backline.
Amorim's squad management reflects the pressures of competing across multiple fronts this season. Using youth academy players like Bouyer demonstrates both the necessity of rotation and the coach's willingness to trust emerging talent. The goalkeeper position has traditionally been a strength for Milan, and maintaining standards despite absences remains central to their defensive stability.
The Sassuolo encounter presents an opportunity for Milan to maintain their push up the Serie A standings, though squad depth continues to be tested by injuries and unavailability across key positions.
