Milan-Rennes, the probable formations

Milan-Rennes, the probable formations

Milan hosts Rennes in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the San Siro. After the elimination from the Champions League, the Rossoneri, returning from 9 consecutive useful results in Serie A, are eager for redemption in Europe. However, Giroud and his teammates will have to watch out for the French, who have won their last five matches in Ligue, where they occupy the seventh position.

Pioli still relies on Giroud in attack, supported by Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek and Leao in the three-quarter. In midfield Musah è favored over Adli to flank Reijnders. In defense grits his teeth Kjaer, paired with Gabbia, full-backs will act Florenzi, who replaces the injured Calabria, and Theo Hernandez.

Stephan is banking on the attacking tandem formed by Kalimuendo and Terrier. Midfield dike formed by Matusiwa and Santamaria, on the outsides Borigeaud and Desiré Doue. In defense there'è the former Bologna Theate with Omari, between the posts Mandanda.

Probable lineups

MILAN (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Florenzi, Kjaer, Gabbia, Theo Hernandez; Reijnders, Musah; Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Giroud. All. Pioli.

RENNES (4-4-2): Mandanda; G.Doué, Omari, Theate, Truffet, Borigeaud, Matusiwa, Santamaria, D.Doué; Kalimuendo, Terrier. All. Stephan.