In a significant tactical shift for their Champions League campaign, AC Milan will be without the influential Luka Modric. Manager Massimiliano Allegri has turned to French midfielder Adrien Rabiot to fill the void and command the center of the park.
Rabiot's role is pivotal. Allegri has publicly entrusted him with significant responsibility, famously referring to the dynamic midfielder as his 'cavallo pazzo'—or 'crazy horse'—a nickname that speaks to his energetic and sometimes unpredictable style of play.
With Modric's absence creating a gap in experience and creativity, the onus is now on Rabiot to step up. His performance will be critical to Milan's hopes of progressing deep into Europe's premier club competition. The team's Champions League aspirations may well hinge on how effectively their 'crazy horse' can control the midfield tempo and provide the engine for both defense and attack.