Official: Udinese vs. AC Milan starting XIs – four changes from Fiorentina draw | OneFootball

AC Milan head coach Sergio Conceicao has made four changes to the starting XI for tonight’s game against Udinese, while also switching formations.

Following the 2-2 draw against Fiorentina, which made things even more difficult for Milan in the standings, they are in desperate need of three points tonight. The record at Stadio Friuli, however, is far from reassuring for the Rossoneri.

The official starting XIs

First of all, it must be pointed out that Conceicao has decided to switch from the usual 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 to a three-man backline, fielding a 3-4-3 formation this evening. As such, Theo Hernandez and Alex Jimenez – the starting wing-backs – will have to think less about defending.

In midfield, Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders are teaming up (as you would expect) since they have been the most consistent midfielders lately. It will certainly be interesting to see how they will move in the new formation.

Up front, while Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao are starting on the flanks as expected, Conceicao has decided to give Luka Jovic the chance up front. Tammy Abraham is thus starting on the bench despite his good form lately, even if the Serbian has been in great form too.

Official AC Milan XI (3-4-3): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlović; Jiménez, Fofana, Reijnders, Hernández; Pulisic, Jović, Leão

Bench: Sportiello, Torriani; Bartesaghi, Florenzi, Terracciano, Thiaw; Bondo, Musah; Abraham, Camarda, Chukwueze, Félix, Sottil.

Official Udinese XI (3-5-1-1): Okoye; Kristensen, Bijol, Solet; Ehizibue, Lovrić, Karlstrom, Atta, Kamara; Ekkelenkamp; Lucca.

Bench: Padelli, Sava; Giannetti, Kabasele, Palma; Modesto, Pafundi, Payero, Zarraga; Bravo, Pizarro.