With Alexis Sanchez facing a few months out on the sidelines, the hierarchy in the attack will change according to a report in today’s paper edition of Tuttosport.
Sanchez injured his ankle whilst playing for Chile against Colombia during the international break and underwent surgery this past Wednesday to correct the problem with him expected to recover for the start of next year.
Matteo Politano will now become the first alternative to current striking partnership Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez.
The Italian has been predominantly used off of the bench this season, with six of his eight appearances to date coming from the bench.
In almost every time he has come off the bench he has looked dangerous and can perhaps consider himself unfortunate to not have a few goals under his belt. He has had one disallowed and come close by hitting the post on two separate occasions as well.