Alex back in Milan squad

Alex is already in the Milan squad to face Cesena just days after undergoing surgery for a broken nose.

It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.

Alex broke his nose in the opening minutes of their 1-1 draw against Empoli last week and needed an operation to minimise the fracture.

The defender could well play with the aid of a protective mask tomorrow afternoon.

Also in the squad are Riccardo Montolivo, Daniele Bonera and Sulley Muntari.

Alex is already in the Milan squad to face Cesena just days after undergoing surgery for a broken nose.

It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.

Alex broke his nose in the opening minutes of their 1-1 draw against Empoli last week and needed an operation to minimise the fracture.

The defender could well play with the aid of a protective mask tomorrow afternoon.

Also in the squad are Riccardo Montolivo, Daniele Bonera and Sulley Muntari.

Diego Lopez, Gabriel Paletta and Philippe Mexes are all suspended, while the injury list includes Stephan El Shaarawy, Mattia De Sciglio, Cristian Zaccardo, Ignazio Abate, Michael Agazzi, Hachim Mastour and Pablo Armero.

Milan squad for Cesena: Abbiati, Gori, Donnarumma; Antonelli, Alex, Bocchetti, Bonera, Rami, Felicioli, De Santis; Essien, De Jong, Montolivo, Muntari, Poli, Suso, Van Ginkel; Bonaventura, Cerci, Destro, Honda, Menez, Pazzini