Roma-Milan, the probable formations

Roma-Milan, the probable formations

Saturday’s 32nd Serie A matchday opens with the challenge at the Olimpico between Roma and AC Milan. Kickoff at 6 p.m. The Giallorossi want to redeem themselves after the defeat in Bergamo and get back to picking up crucial points for the Champions race. The Rossoneri, paired with the Capitolini in the standings on 56 points, are chasing a success that would mean fourth place on their own.

Mourinho must also forgo Llorente after Smalling’s injury: so in defense there will be Kumbulla, with Mancini and Ibanez. In midfield Wijnaldum recovers but will go on the bench; space then for Matic and Cristante. In attack Belotti is ahead of Abraham, with Pellegrini and El Shaarawy in the three-quarter, as Dybala is not at his best.

Pioli recovers Giroud, who will set up in the center of the attack, supported by Brahim Diaz, Bennacer and Leao. In defense Calabria returns on the right, with Theo on the left; in the center is Kjaer with Tomori.

Likely lineups.

ROME (3-4-2-1): Rui Patricio; Mancini, Kumbulla, Ibanez; Zalewski, Cristante, Matic, Spinazzola; Pellegrini, El Shaarawy; Belotti. All. Mourinho

MILAN (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Calabria, Kjaer, Tomori, Hernandez; Krunic, Tonali; Diaz, Bennacer, Leao; Giroud. All. Pioli