AC Milan will take on Inter in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final in just over an hour. Compared to their last game in the competition, Stefano Pioli has decided to make just one change and it’s a forced one.
Tonight’s clash is indeed a big one and will be very special for both sets of fans. Tension has been building ever since the draw and the atmosphere should be electric, with San Siro sold out and both teams dreaming about the final.
As mentioned, Pioli has decided to make one change compared to the Rossoneri’s last outing in the Champions League. Alexis Saelemaekers is that change, as he replaces Rafael Leao who still isn’t 100% and Milan don’t want to risk him.
As for Inter, Hakan Calhanoglu will surprisingly replace Marcelo Brizovic in the starting XI and it would be interesting to know if that is a tactical choice or not.
Official Milan XI (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Calabria, Kjaer, Tomori, Theo Hernandez; Tonali, Krunic; Brahim Diaz, Bennacer, Saelemaekers; Giroud.
Bench: Mirante, Thiaw, Kalulu, Gabbia, Ballo-Touré, Pobega, De Ketelaere, Messias, Rebic, Origi.
Official Inter XI (3-5-2): Onana; Darmian, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Dzeko, Martinez.
Bench: Handanovic, Cordaz, Gagliardini, De Vrij, Gosens, Correa, Bellanova, Asllani, D’Amrbosio, Zanotti, Brozovic, Lukaku.
