AC Milan and Atalanta will face each other at San Siro tonight (6 PM, Italy time) with several absences ahead of their Serie A fixture.
Head coach Ruben Amorim is expected to make multiple changes, with Matteo Gabbia and Alexis Saelemaekers still sidelined due to injuries, while Atalanta face an even bigger injury crisis. Meanwhile, Milan owner Gerry Cardinale will follow the match from the United States.
Amorim Prepares Changes as Gabbia and Saelemaekers Remain Out
For the first time since arriving in Italy, Amorim did not speak on the eve of an AC Milan match.
It is certain that against Atalanta, the Portuguese coach will make several changes compared to the match in Salzburg.
Long-term absentees Gabbia and Saelemaekers remain unavailable, along with goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano, as pointed out via La Gazzetta dello Sport in this morning's print edition.
Gerry Cardinale to Watch from the USA as Milan Honour Donadoni
Before the match, Roberto Donadoni will be honoured. Like Pippo Inzaghi, who is expected to be in the stands, Donadoni is a former player of both clubs.
Gerry Cardinale, however, will be absent and will watch the match from the United States.
Atalanta Injury Crisis: Raspadori Out for Three Weeks
The results of the medical examinations confirm that Giacomo Raspadori will be sidelined for approximately three weeks due to a low-grade strain of the biceps femoris muscle in his right thigh.
The injury crisis continues for Maurizio Sarri, who will conduct a final brief training session this morning.
With Raspadori, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Hien, Kossounou, Scalvini, Kessie, Pompei and the suspended Elmas unavailable, there are eight absentees in total.
It is possible that some players from the Under-18 squad will be called up.
There will be 289 supporters in the away section.
