AC Milan and Atalanta Set for Serie A Clash with Key Line-Ups

Both teams come into the match on the back of Europa League victories. Milan recently triumphed 4-0 over RB Salzburg, with Alphadjo Cisse scoring a hat-trick, although he has been rested for this match. In addition to Ramos and Pulisic, Diego Moreira, Luka Modric, and Mario Gila return after being rested midweek, while Matteo Gabbia and Alexis Saelemaekers remain out due to long-term injuries. The team will likely employ either a three-man defense or a 4-3-3 formation.

On Atalanta’s side, after a string of three consecutive losses, the team found rejuvenation with a recent 3-1 win over Venezia and another 3-1 victory against Pafos in the Conference League. However, they will be without Eljif Elmas, who is suspended, and Giacomo Raspadori, who has picked up a muscular injury. Other absent players include Franck Kessie and Giorgio Scalvini, while Raoul Bellanova is fit to start despite a knock.

This match is significant for De Ketelaere, who struggled at Milan before finding form at Atalanta. Nikola Krstovic will lead Atalanta’s attack in place of Gianluca Scamacca, with Rowe also returning to the starting lineup.

Projected line-ups:

Milan: Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlovic, Moreira; Musah, Modric, Rabiot; Chukwueze, Goncalo Ramos, Pulisic.

Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Bellanova, Kristensen, Kolasinac, Bernasconi; Pasalic, Ederson; De Ketelaere, Samardzic, Rowe; Krstovic.