Official: Lazio vs. AC Milan starting XIs - one change from Inter win

"If the win against Inter in the derby was a shot in the arm for Milan's faint Scudetto hopes, the Nerazzurri's draw against Atalanta on Saturday at San Siro has added a further bit of belief, because the gap could become five points at the top."

"Adrien Rabiot won't be available tonight due to suspension, which is a big blow for Allegri. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Matteo Gabbia are the other players who will miss out with injuries, while Santiago Gimenez is back in training but hasn't made the bench."

"The coach has chosen to stick with the same rearguard of Fikayo Tomori, Koni De Winter and Strahinja Pavlovic ahead of the goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Alexis Saelemaekers and Pervis Estupinan - the derby hero - remain the wing-backs."

AC Milan prepares for a crucial match against Lazio with momentum from their recent derby victory over Inter. The win has revitalized their Scudetto aspirations, especially following Inter's draw against Atalanta, which could allow Milan to close the gap to five points at the top. However, Allegri faces significant absences with Adrien Rabiot suspended and Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Matteo Gabbia sidelined by injuries. Despite these setbacks, Milan maintains their attacking approach with a 3-5-2 formation. The defensive line remains unchanged with Tomori, De Winter, and Pavlovic, while Saelemaekers and Estupinan continue as wing-backs. Ardon Jashari replaces Rabiot in midfield alongside Modric and Fofana, with Leao and Pulisic leading the offensive charge.

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