AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli has named a strong side for the preseason game against Vicenza at the Stadio Romeo Menti.
Mike Maignan will be in goal with a first choice defence of Davide Calabria, Pierre Kalulu, Fikayo Tomori and Theo Hernandez ahead of him. Sandro Tonali and Ismael Bennacer are the double pivot that have been chosen for the midfield.
Junior Messias has got the start on the right wing over Alexis Saelemaekers, with Brahim Diaz acting as the playmaker. Rafael Leao will be on the left wing and Ante Rebic the centre-forward.
Probable Milan XI (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Calabria, Kalulu, Tomori, Theo Hernandez; Tonali, Bennacer; Messias, Diaz, Leao; Rebic.
Bench: Tatarusanu, Mirante, Ballo-Tourè, Adli, Lazetic, Florenzi, Pobega, Krunic, Gabbia, Saelemaekers, De Ketelaere.
Official Vicenza XI: Brzan; Ierardi, Padella, Bellich; Dalmonte, Scarsella, Cataldi, Zonta, Begić; Ferrari, Rolfini.
Bench: Confente, Grandi; Pasini; Alessio, Busatto, Corradi, Djibril, Favero, Giacomelli, Jimenez, Manfredonia, Oviszach, Talarico.
Hopefully, Diaz gets his strides back
Why Kjaer and Giroud not in squad?
Adli still on the bench, CDK might get chance to play with him.
info from milaneye
“Giroud suffers from muscle fatigue while Kjaer and Bakayoko were left out as they will play in tomorrow’s friendly against Pergolettese”
Thanks
no problem
I guess it’s worth practicing playing with 10 men, these situations come up during the season. Still, would have been nice to use this opportunity to integrate Adli.
I don’t understand this, why is Diaz on the Xl ? Real wants him back, Diaz wants Real, why is Milan developing a player that will eventually leave the team!!!
It’s impossible to understand. Imagine if they tried this hard with Paqueta or Hauge. Chance after chance, no matter how badly they would play. And as you said, he’s not even our player.