"This weekend, there should be no shocks in the AC Milan lineup to face Inter, and that is largely thanks to the international break. 12 players left for their international duties, and all, thankfully, have returned fit and ready to go this weekend."
"As Gazzetta dello Sport writes, 10 players this weekend are already confirmed, MilanNews relays. In the backline, Fikayo Tomori will return, whilst it looks pretty standard elsewhere. In midfield, Adrien Rabiot also returns to the starting lineup."
"Then, there are two areas of focus. Firstly, the attacking partnership of Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic. The duo have not played together in almost 100 days, and they will take new roles in the attacking lineup. This, as the report states, creates a bit of a debut for them as a strike partnership."
"Elsewhere, there is the debut of Davide Bartesaghi in the Derby della Madonnina. However, he is also more doubtful. The left-back is the only position where there is no set starter, and whilst the Italian is expected to get the nod, he is not a guarantee. If he is the starting choice for Massimiliano Allegri, it is a massive chance to potentially nail that spot down as his."
AC Milan enter the Derby with minimal surprises as international-returned players are fit and available. Ten players are already confirmed, with Fikayo Tomori back in defence and Adrien Rabiot returning to midfield. Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic will form a renewed attacking partnership after nearly 100 days apart and will occupy new roles in the frontline, effectively debuting as a strike pairing. The only unsettled position is left-back, where Davide Bartesaghi could make his derby debut but remains doubtful; a start would present a major opportunity to secure that spot.
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