Speaking through the broadcast "Il Calcio è Servito", the Sky correspondent at Milanello, Manuele Baiocchini has spoken about the expected pair of midfield which AC Milan's head coach Stefano Pioli would rely on against Sampdoria. Here are his words:
“Bennacer with the national team has only played 61 minutes in 2 games, everything was agreed with Milan, precisely to be at his best with the Rossoneri after a long stop. Against Sampdoria, A starting shirt will be played between Bennacer, Meité and Tonali, given that Kessie is irreplaceable. Bennacer, without considering the Italian Cup, this year played half of the games: he played in 21 and he did not in 20. When he was there, Milan's average points were much higher. Against Fiorentina, his entry was important to win”.