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Massimiliano Allegri is expected to make quite a few changes to the starting XI for tomorrow’s Derby della Madonnina, compared to the 2-2 draw against Parma.
The international break has come to an end and Milan are ready to get back underway, having recovered some key players as well. Christian Pulisic is now back in full fitness, while Adrien Rabiot has been training with the squad since Tuesday.
As such, which was highlighted by Gazzetta dello Sport, some changes are indeed expected to the starting XI for the big game. Fikayo Tomori will replace Koni De Winter at the back, while Adrien Rabiot will take Samuele Ricci’s spot in midfield.
Davide Bartesaghi is currently ahead of Pervis Estupinan for the left-back spot, having impressed at the start of this season (as opposed to the former Brighton man). Up front, Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic will start together for the first time in the league this season.
Shifting focus to Inter, Denzel Dumfries has been ruled out through injury and Carlos Augosto is expected to replace him. Yann Aurel Bisseck is also ahead of the experienced Francesco Acerbi for a starting spot at the back.
Predicted Milan XI (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Leao.
Predicted Inter XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Augusto, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Thuram.
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