Milan v Fiorentina: Leao starts, Saelemaekers surprise, Kean in XI | OneFootball

Everything is ready at San Siro for the late match of Serie A Matchday 7, scheduled for Sunday, October 19 at 8:45 p.m., between Milan and Fiorentina. Two teams looking for confirmation, led respectively by Massimiliano Allegri and Stefano Pioli, who face off in a match full of anticipation.

Milan-Fiorentina, Kean and Saelemaekers recover: the official lineups

Milan have to deal with several key absences: Rabiot and Pulisic will remain sidelined at least until the next international break, as will Jashari, Estupiñán and Nkunku. Allegri, however, gets Saelemaekers back, returning earlier than expected after a right hamstring injury: the Belgian will start and join Rafael Leao, returning to the starting lineup in the league after 167 days. The Portuguese’s last start dates back to May 5 against Genoa. There’s also room for Athekame and Bartesaghi on the flanks, while in midfield Ricci gets his chance. Giménez is on the bench, with Allegri asking his men for more attacking spark after recent lackluster outings. On the other side, Stefano Pioli’s Fiorentina welcome back Moise Kean, recovered after the ankle sprain suffered on international duty. The Azzurri striker will start, supported by Fazzini as a second striker. Piccoli and Dzeko are on the bench, ready to come on during the match. For Pioli, who celebrates 500 Serie A matches as a coach on the eve of his 60th birthday, it will be a special challenge against his past.

THE OFFICIAL LINEUPS

Milan (3-5-1-1): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Athekame, Fofana, Modric, Ricci, Bartesaghi; Saelemaekers; Leao. Coach: Allegri

Fiorentina (3-4-2-1): De Gea; Pongracic, Pablo Marì, Ranieri; Dodò, Mandragora, Nicolussi Caviglia, Gosens; Fazzini, Fagioli; Kean. Coach: Pioli

Andrea Alati

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