AC Milan face a big test of their Scudetto credentials tonight as they take on Napoli, who currently lead the league by four points.
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It was known that both Theo Hernandez and Tijjani Reijnders would not make the trip to the Stadio Renato dall’Ara to face Bologna as both would serve suspensions. However, the postponement of that game means they will be suspended for the game on Tuesday instead.
There are injury problems too with Matteo Gabbia out due to a calf issue, Luka Jovic still having back problems and Tammy Abraham still not 100% following his shoulder dislocation in the win over Udinese.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below), Mike Maignan should be in goal with Emerson Royal, Malick Thiaw, Strahinja Pavlovic and Filippo Terracciano as the back four, meaning three changes from the Club Brugge game.
Youssouf Fofana should be partnered by Ruben Loftus-Cheek given Reijnders’ absence, with Christian Pulisic playing as the attacking midfielder ahead of them.
Samuel Chukwueze is expected to be the right winger but the big news is that Rafael Leao could be left out with Noah Okafor starting on the left. Alvaro Morata – as the only fit senior striker – has a place assured up front.
Predicted Milan XI (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Emerson, Thiaw, Pavlovic, Terracciano; Fofana, Loftus-Cheek; Chukwueze, Pulisic, Okafor, Morata.
Predicted Napoli XI (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Spinazzola; Anguissa, Gilmour, McTominay; Politano, Lukaku, Kvaratskhelia.
