"Maignan will start alongside Tomori, Gabbia and Pavlovic as expected. The latter's fight and hard running has been on display and saved Milan in recent matches. Saelemaekers' willingness will be needed as well and he will start with Fofana, Modric, Rabiot and possibly Bartesaghi in the middle. Estupinan was the subject of several flop calls versus Parma and may find himself back on the bench for the derby. Fofana deserves the same tag but it remains to be seen if Allegri finds more room for Ricci and Jashari."
"Pulisic is of course a starter and so is Leao. The Portuguese's speed and skills will go a long way in deciding the derby. If he uses them well ofcourse. Gimenez is apparently nursing an ankle injury but no official timetable is available for his return. In these days of instant flops the Mexican may indeed not remain a Milan player for too much longer."
"As mentioned above, Inter are having a good run. Cristian Chivu has so far managed to keep Inter moving well. Denzel Dumfries and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are set to miss the derby. The former has developed an agitator reputation and his past dwells with Milan players is now well documented. Visit the forums to follow this match and everything Milan."
Milan drew 2-2 at Parma after surrendering a two-goal lead and slipped to third in the standings. Injuries have contributed to the recent dip but the manner of dropping points stretches back across previous seasons. The international break provided recovery time and Rabiot and Pulisic are ready to return. Expected starters include Maignan, Tomori, Gabbia and Pavlovic in defense, with Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot and possibly Bartesaghi in midfield. Pulisic and Leao are set to start up front. Inter have regained momentum under Cristian Chivu despite absences.
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