Overview
- Milan beat Hellas Verona 3-0 in the 12:30 kickoff at San Siro to move temporarily into first place in Serie A.
- Christian Pulisic opened the scoring before Christopher Nkunku converted a penalty and added a second early in the second half.
- Rafael Leão was left out with an adductor issue, with his short‑term availability still uncertain, according to Allegri.
- Allegri praised Nkunku but warned that defensive solidity and ball retention must improve and reiterated that finishing in the top four will be very difficult.
- New signing Niclas Fullkrug will be available from January but is behind in condition as minutes are built up, with Cagliari up next; the match was broadcast exclusively on DAZN and watched by Andrea Agnelli in the stands.