MN: Milan probable XI for UCL Girona clash – mixed availability for Conceicao | OneFootball

Tomorrow night, AC Milan host Girona at San Siro, and when the full-time whistle blows, the Rossoneri need to get three points. However, Sergio Conceicao’s squad is certainly limited, so the game could be a challenge.

Girona have been quite poor in the Champions League so far this season, so Conceicao will be hoping for a good performance from his side. However, this has been quite rare this season, especially against struggling opponents.

After the loss to Juventus, there needs to be a fire in the bellies of the Milan side, but there are some issues within the squad which has left the Portuguese with a difficult selection.

As Milan News write, in front of Mike Maignan, Emerson Royal and Strahinja Pavlovic are expected to start, despite both being at the centre of transfer offers. Alex Jimenez is not an option due to not being on the UEFA list, whereas Fikayo Tomori is suspended and Malick Thiaw is injured. On the left, Theo Hernandez is a given.

Ismael Bennacer is expected to be given the nod again in midfield, and he will partner Youssouf Fofana in the double pivot, despite it being a questionable pair against the Old Lady at the weekend. Ahead of them, Tijjani Reijnders will play as the Trequartista, as is becoming increasingly common.

Yunus Musah should start on the right-hand side, considering Christian Pulisic did not train earlier today and again, Jimenez is ineligible, whilst Rafael Leao will start on the opposite flank. Alvaro Morata should return up top, against an opponent which he has been on fire against in his last three meetings.

Predicted Milan XI (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Emerson, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Theo; Fofana, Bennacer; Musah, Reijnders, Leao; Morata.

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