AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli is not expected to rotate his attackers for the Europa League match against Stade Rennes on Thursday evening, a report claims.
As has been reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Milan News), Pioli is not prepared to take any chances and tinker with what has become a working formula in 2024.
It is common for a team with the stature of Milan to rotate the squad for a Europa League game, especially in the early knockout stages where smaller teams tend to be faced.
The Rossoneri will certainly be the favourites for this tie against the Ligue 1 side, but it will not be easy. Pioli is expected to name the same four attackers that have become customary for Milan.
Olivier Giroud should stay upfront rather than be replaced by Luka Jovic, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will continue behind him. Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao will also hold their places on the wings.
It is in the defence where the rotation will really happen as both Davide Calabria and Simon Kjaer are expected to miss out thanks to injury.
Matteo Gabbia and Theo Hernandez will likely be the centre-backs, with Alessandro Florenzi on the right and Filippo Terracciano on the left.
