Sky: Predicted Milan XI to face Parma – Estupinan and De Winter tipped to start

AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri has a couple of doubts to resolve ahead of Saturday’s trip to face Parma.

Allegri spoke in his pre-match press conference on the eve of the game and he outlined a number of key areas where he feels his side can improve, once again stressing that top four is the only aim for the season despite Milan being one point off first.

On the injury front there is good news: Christian Pulisic has been training in full since Wednesday and will be fit enough to make the bench. Adrien Rabiot and Santiago Gimenez – who will also remain at Milanello during the break – should exit the treatment room in time for the derby.

Predicted Milan XI vs. Parma

According to the latest from Sky, Fikayo Tomori is not yet at his best having suffered knee swelling following the draw with Atalanta, forcing him to start the Roma game on the bench. At the moment Koni De Winter has a clear advantage to start at right centre-back.

Samuele Ricci should be preferred to Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the midfield department. On the left flank, a ballot between Davide Bartesaghi and Pervis Estupiñán is ongoing, with the latter slightly ahead at present.

Up front, Rafael Leao and Christopher Nkunku will start together for the second straight game. As mentioned, Pulisic will be able to lend a hand during the game, but for how many minutes remains to be seen.

Predicted Milan XI (3-5-2): Maignan; De Winter, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Ricci, Estupiñán; Leao, Nkunku.