The official announcement from Milan team doctor Meligati is that captain Ambrosini's injury will keep him out of the game for 6 to 8 weeks. This, according to *Gazzetta dello Sport*, is a heavy blow to Allegri. Since the start of this season, Ambrosini has been regarded as a key player in Milan's tactical system. It is his cautious and effective performance in the defensive midfield role that has allowed the Rossoneri to find the so-called balance between attack and defense. But now, with Ambrosini down, who will help Allegri maintain this balance? Keep in mind, during Ambrosini's injury period, AC Milan will face some crucial matches, such as against Napoli, Juventus, and in the Champions League, they must also confront Tottenham over two legs. It is reported that Ambrosini will return in April, possibly in time for the derby against Inter Milan. *Gazzetta dello Sport* points out that newly signed Van Bommel might become Allegri's wildcard.
In the left midfield position, *Gazzetta dello Sport* believes Allegri hasn't made a final decision yet. The top contender is young Merk尔, Flamini is also a candidate for this position. The Frenchman participated in the match against Lazio, but his physical condition this season hasn't been great. Another option is the recovered Seedorf, however, Allegri prefers to use the Dutch veteran as an attacking midfielder. Yet, *Gazzetta dello Sport* says that in the attacking midfield role, Allegri currently trusts the Brazilian dribbling prodigy Robinho. Despite Robinho stating he is accustomed to playing as a second striker, after the arrival of Cassano, he had no choice but to accept the role of the number 10. As it turns out, Robinho's performance in this position has been excellent, which has secured his place in the starting lineup. Therefore, even if Seedorf recovers, the Dutch veteran will likely be on the bench, especially considering his not-so-good relationship with Milan fans.
*Gazzetta dello Sport* believes that among the three midfield positions, Van Bommel will step into the role vacated by captain Ambrosini, as he possesses strong defensive skills similar to Ambrosini. Of course, compared to Ambrosini, Van Bommel also has a good long-range shooting ability, but it should be noted that his style of play is relatively rough, which is quite different from Ambrosini. There is no doubt about the right midfield position, where Gattuso can provide significant defensive assistance to the team. However, it is worth noting that there are many similarities between Gattuso and Van Bommel in terms of their playing styles, which could potentially bring negative side effects to the midfield. *Gazzetta dello Sport* says that Van Bommel and Gattuso are two warriors in Milan's tactical system. If these two warriors perform well, there is no doubt the results will be very good, but if they don't, it could unexpectedly harm the team, such as receiving red cards.