Milan vs Napoli, probable lineups

AC Milan host Napoli at San Siro today at 20:45 CET. Coach Gennaro Gattuso faces his old squad with both clubs in search of a win.

After a great performance against Manchester United, the Rossoneri turn their attention in Serie A. AC Milan vs Napoli is a very important match for the Champions League hopes of both clubs. A game that sees the Rossoneri facing their former coach and player Gennaro Gattuso.

Unlike in recent games, coach Stefano Pioli will have under his orders several players returning from injuries. Once again Diogo Dalot will play from the first minute this time replacing Davide Calabria. The Italian right back is having pubalgia problems recently reports Gazzetta.

Fikayo Tomori will partner with Simon Kjaer at the heart of the defence with Theo Hernandez on the left. The French defender has fully recovered after a gastrointestinal problem. Captain Romagnoli too has joined the squad but he will not be risked for Milan vs Napoli. Gigio Donnarumma as always between the posts.

Soualiho Meite did a great performance against Manchester United but he must sit on the bench for the Napoli match. Pioli will deploy Sando Tonali alongside Franck Kessie. The Italian midfielder has recovered and should start from the first minute. Bennacer still out.

Interesting surprises up front. After missing the recent games due to a muscle problem. Pioli will deploy Hakan Calhanoglu from the first minute. Alexis Saelemaekers will play on the right wing with Ante Rebic on the left wing. Pioli have decided the risk the Croatian from the first minute. Rafael Leao will lead the attack again.

AC MILAN (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma; Dalot, Kjaer, Tomori, Theo Hernandez; Tonali, Kessie; Saelemaekers, Calhanoglu, Rebic; Rafael Leao.

NAPOLI (4-2-3-1): Ospina; Di Lorenzo, Rrhamani, Koulibaly, Mario Rui; Fabian Ruiz, Bakayoko; Politano, Zielinski, Insigne; Osimhen.

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