AC Milan will face Juventus for the third time this season tonight on the Allianz Stadium in what’s an enormous conflict within the pursuit of the Champions League locations.
The 2 groups performed out earlier this season at San Siro, however in Sergio Conceicao’s first recreation in cost it was Milan who celebrated victory within the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final earlier within the month.
Juve took the lead via Kenan Yildiz’s highly effective shot to cap a fast counter-attack, earlier than Pulisic equalised from the spot after successful the penalty then Yunus Musah’s cross took a depraved deflection off Federico Gatti for the winner. Thus, the Bianconeri will need revenge.
The anticipated beginning XIs
In accordance with this morning’s version of La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen under), there needs to be some modifications in comparison with the workforce that got here from behind to beat Como in midweek.
With Malick Thiaw injured, Matteo Gabbia ought to begin alongside Fikayo Tomori – who’s being linked with a transfer to Juve – within the centre of defence. Emerson Royal and Theo Hernandez full the rearguard in entrance of Mike Maignan.
In midfield, Ismael Bennacer and Youssouf Fofana are down because the double pivot with Tijjani Reijnders once more being deployed in a extra superior function. Yunus Musah also needs to begin, however on the suitable with Christian Pulisic out.
The assault is anticipated to be led by Tammy Abraham with Alvaro Morata out attributable to suspension. He mixed with Rafael Leao for Tuesday’s winner, and the Portuguese ought to begin on the left once more.
Predicted Milan XI (4-3-3): Maignan, Emerson, Gabbia, Tomori, Theo; Bennacer, Fofana; Musah, Reijnders, Leao; Abraham.
Predicted Juventus XI (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Cambiaso, Gatti, Kalulu, McKennie; Locatelli, Thuram; Yildiz, Koopmeiners, Mbangula; Gonzalez.
