Official: Vicenza vs. AC Milan starting XIs – Giroud and Adli both missing

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.