MN: Predicted Milan XI for Juventus clash – Conceicao’s team ‘in an emergency’ | OneFootball

AC Milan are apparently in a state of ’emergency’ ahead of their trip to Turin to face Juventus, but Sergio Conceicao will not make any excuses.

‘Changes’ has not been a common word for Milan this season, at least on the pitch, so for the Portuguese head coach to be forced into making a few is certainly a difficult situation to be placed in.

According to Milan News, the squad arrive for the Turin challenge ‘in an emergency’ with several changes being mandatory, rather than tactical.

In defence, Mike Maignan will start, as per, and he will be protected by a bank of four. Emerson Royal, Fikayo Tomori and Theo Hernandez retain their places but Matteo Gabbia steps in for the injured Malick Thiaw.

The midfield will be changed a little, with Ismael Bennacer partnering with Youssouf Fofana in the pivot allowing Tijjani Reijnders to occupy the more advanced role.

Leading the line will be Tammy Abraham, who comes in for Alvaro Morata who is unavailable. Either side of him will be Rafael Leao and Yunus Musah should start on the right for the injured Pulisic.

Predicted Milan XI (4-3-3): Maignan, Emerson, Gabbia, Tomori, Theo; Bennacer, Fofana; Musah, Reijnders, Leao; Abraham.

As always, our full preview is available including key information about both sides as well as the stats behind the fixture.