With Alessio Romagnoli expected to miss the Milan Derby due to injury, Cristian Zapata is battling Gustavo Gomez for a place.
The Derby della Madonnina kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview.
The Rossoneri lost Romagnoli to a muscular injury during Italy’s friendly with Germany on Tuesday evening.
Although it is still technically possible for the centre-back to recover, it seems very unlikely.
With Alessio Romagnoli expected to miss the Milan Derby due to injury, Cristian Zapata is battling Gustavo Gomez for a place.
The Derby della Madonnina kicks off on Sunday at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview.
The Rossoneri lost Romagnoli to a muscular injury during Italy’s friendly with Germany on Tuesday evening.
Although it is still technically possible for the centre-back to recover, it seems very unlikely.
Gomez is the favourite to step in and take over alongside Gabriel Paletta this weekend.
However, Mediaset Premium note that Zapata is closing the gap in the mind of Coach Vincenzo Montella.
Colombia international Zapata has not yet played for Milan this season, as he had ankle surgery in July.
Gomez made only seven appearances since joining the Serie A side this summer, but was in action for Paraguay this week and scored an own goal for Bolivia.