Milan will go into the Genoa match with a familiar idea: start Modric, Gila and Pulisic together and trust the balance they have provided when used as a unit. Amorim has decided that all three will be in the lineup on the field of Genoa, a clear response to a recent stretch in which Milan failed to pick up a single point when that trio was not on the pitch together.
The pattern is hard to ignore. When Modric, Gila and Pulisic have started together, Milan have avoided defeat. When they did not, the results went the other way. Before the Genoa match, Milan had lost to Bologna when Modric and Pulisic were rested with a view to the derby. They had also lost in Europe to Benfica, Bournemouth and Ferencvaros during a period of heavy rotation. Across those three matches, Milan collected zero points and scored only one goal while taking three defeats.
Why the trio matters
The return of all three starts is about more than simply restoring names to the lineup. Gila has been framed as important for defensive stability and right-side thrust, while Modric and Pulisic help give Milan a clearer structure in possession and in transition. With Pavlovic unavailable because of injury, the need for reliable balance is even greater.
That helps explain the direction Amorim has taken. He has often leaned on heavy rotation in Europe, but the recent results have shown the cost of changing too much at once. Against Genoa, he is choosing the safer route: put the strongest available version of Milan on the field and try to reconnect performance with results.
What comes next for Milan
For Milan, the immediate question is simple: does the lineup bring back the control and stability that were missing in the recent losses? The answer will not come from one match alone, but the setup is clear. With Modric, Gila and Pulisic starting together again, Milan are betting that continuity can restore the edge they lost during a difficult run of rotation.
