AC Milan will face Real Betis tomorrow in a friendly match in Catania. The rossoneri will be without several star players but Bonucci makes his starting debut.
Tomorrow evening, at 20:45, AC Milan will play a friendly match against Real Betis at Angelo Massimino Stadium in Catania. An important test for manager Vincenzo Montella, who is preparing for the upcoming commitment of the Europa League playoff round and the beginning of the new Serie A season.
According to Sky Sport‘s latest news, four players considered as starters should not be part of the transfer to Sicily. These are Andrea Conti, Lucas Biglia Gigio Donnarumma, Jack Bonaventura and Ricardo Rodriguez. They will stay in Milanello together with other teammates. Manager Montella will bring with him only the eleven players who will start the match plus 9 substitutions.
For the first time, part of the starting eleven will be Leonardo Bonucci (to start as captain) accompanied by Hakan Calhanoglu, Andre Silva (to lead the attack) and Suso. All of them are in good physical condition and the match with Betis is very important to impress the manager and gain a starting spot for the upcoming Europa League encounter against Shkendija. Montella expects improvements from the whole team. It is important to improve in shape and the team must get used to playing in the two competitions, Europa League and Serie A, at the same time. The end result counts relatively, though it is always best to win.
GOALKEEPERS: Antonio Donnarumma, Soncin, Storari
DEFENDERS: Abate, Antonelli, Bonucci, Gomez, Calabria, Simic, Zapata
MIDFIELDERS: Calhanoglu, Kessie, Locatelli, Mauri, Montolivo, Sosa
ATTACKERS: Borini, Cutrone, Andre Silva, Suso.
