Serie A 2023-2024: Udinese-Milan, the likely lineups

Udinese-Milan, the probable formations

Milan committed on the Udinese field to seek crucial points for the Champions chase, hosts focused on maintaining the salvation zone. These are the main themes of the 20:45 challenge valid for the 21st day of Serie A, conditioned by the Italian Super Cup and with four important matches postponed until February.

For Stefano Pioli, who has not lost to his Milan side in the league since Dec. 9, the watchword è continuity. So Giroud is confirmed as the first forward and Rafa Leao relegated to the line of trequartisti with Pulisic and Loftus-Cheek. New chance for Adli in the midfield alongside Reijnders, while Hernandez returns to the left with Gabbia central alongside Kjaer.

For Cioffi's Udinese, which remains struggling despite a recent good run of points, Pereyra is expected to act at the height of the forward line alongside Lucca. A three-man defense, with flankers Ebosele and Kamara expected to start in midfield where the inside players should be Payero and Lovric on either side of Walace.

Probable lineups:

UDINESE (3-5-2) Okoye; Joao Ferreira, Perez, Kristensen; Ebosele, Lovric, Walace, Payero, Kamara; Pereyra, Lucca. All. Cioffi.

MILAN (4-2-3-1) Maignan; Calabria, Kjaer, Gabbia, Hernandez; Adli, Reijnders; Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Giroud. All. Pioli.