Theo Hernandez in contention to return to Milan line-up after back-to-back omissions | OneFootball

Milan left-back Theo Hernandez is in contention to return to the Rossoneri starting line-up after being namedd as a substitute in both of the club’s two most recent Serie A matches.

Reports Theo Hernandez in line to return to Milan starting line-up

Theo Hernandez spent the entirety of the 0-0 draw against Genoa on the bench, and then emerged as a second-half substitute during the 1-0 win over Verona on December 20.

According to reports in Italy, Theo is in line to start alongside fellow left-back Alex Jimenez, who has impressed in the Frenchman’s absence.

Alex Jimenez of AC Milan in action during the Trofeo Berlusconi match between AC Milan and AC Monza on August 13, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

As per the latest updates from Milannews.it, Theo is likely to start in his natural position at left-back against Roma on Sunday, while Jimenez could be pushed further up the pitch and onto the left wing, as Rafael Leao is unavailable through injury.

Paulo Fonseca has a  long list of injury concerns to contend with this weekend, as Christian Pulisic is not yet expected to return, nor is Leao, nor Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Yunus Musah or Noah Okafor.