"The Viola have three ties and three loses to start the season and sit just above the relegation zone. They could be without their top goal scorer Moise Kean as he hobbled off early during Azzurri's World Cup qualifying win at Estonia. Speaking of which, the international breaks spares very few teams and at points during the break it was feared that Milan will lose all of Rabiot, Saelemaekers, Estupinan and Pulisic for short or long weeks."
"This of course once again raised questions about the value of international friendlies. Milan's already thin squad can barely afford players such as Pulisic missing. As fate would have it this may give a chance for Leao to silence his critics, he will get a chance to do so as a starter. If Rabiot is unable to start Loftus-Cheek should be the one to take the Frenchman's spot. Saelemaekers' spot could go to Athekame and Bartesaghi could deputize for Estupinan."
After a 0-0 draw at Juventus, Milan prepare to host Pioli's winless Fiorentina, who have three draws and three losses and sit just above the relegation zone. Fiorentina may be without top scorer Moise Kean after he hobbled off during Italy's win in Estonia. Several Milan players returned from international duty with knocks; Rabiot, Saelemaekers and Estupinan are fit enough for the bench while Pulisic left the USA friendly with a possible hamstring injury that could sideline him for around four weeks. Leao will start, Gimenez will get more minutes up front, and Tomori, Gabbia and Pavlovic start in defence with Maignan in goal.
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