Matteo Gabbia is set to return to Milan's defensive line-up for tomorrow's Europa League opener against Benfica at San Siro, with Omari Hutchinson emerging as a potential surprise inclusion further forward.
Ruben Amorim has a near-full squad at his disposal for the Rossoneri's first European match of the campaign, and training at Milanello on the eve of the game pointed towards several changes from the side that faced Lazio. The head coach addressed the group with a short speech, asking his players to put into practice what they have worked on in recent sessions, according to Calciomercato.com.
Gabbia, Milan's vice-captain, is expected to be the only change at the back, with Kia De Winter likely rested. The sole absentee from the squad is Warren Bondo, who remains outside Amorim's plans and will not be reinstated despite a written request submitted by the French midfielder's lawyers via certified email.
In midfield, Luka Modrić will start from the bench, with Yunus Musah coming in. The other spot is a contest between Ardon Jashari and Adrien Rabiot, meaning the former Club Brugge man could return to the starting eleven 20 days after his last appearance against Torino on matchday one.
Diego Moreira's first career brace against Lazio has earned him a place on the left flank, while Samuel Chukwueze, described as one of the fittest players in the squad and a positive influence on group cohesion, takes the right. Gonçalo Ramos will lead the line against his former club, chasing a first European goal in Milan colours.
Christian Pulisic is set to make his first start in the attacking midfield role, and it is behind him where the biggest selection question sits. Hutchinson, on loan from Nottingham Forest, is competing with Alphadjo Cissé for a place in the lineup.
With a full-strength squad bar Bondo, Amorim has the depth to rotate and still field a strong eleven. Whether Hutchinson gets the nod or waits for his chance off the bench is one of the last calls left to make before kick-off.