Milan transform again with a whole new system to support Fernando Torres with three creative players in Cesena.

It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview.

The Rossoneri had such a strong start to the season with two wins, but have since stuttered and their defensive frailties shown up with one point from the next two rounds.

Milan transform again with a whole new system to support Fernando Torres with three creative players in Cesena.

It kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview.

The Rossoneri had such a strong start to the season with two wins, but have since stuttered and their defensive frailties shown up with one point from the next two rounds.

They had to fight back from 2-0 down for a draw at Empoli midweek and now face another of the newly-promoted teams.

Coach Pippo Inzaghi revolutionises his squad with a new system, scrapping the 4-3-3 in favour of a 4-2-3-1 with Keisuke Honda, Jeremy Menez and Giacomo Bonaventura supporting Torres.

Michael Essien and Alex are back on the bench, but Diego Lopez, Marco van Ginkel, Riccardo Montolivo and Riccardo Saponara are injured.

Daniele Bonera is dropped following some big mistakes over the last few outings.

Cesena were thumped 3-0 by Juventus midweek, but are still unbeaten at home this season, beating Parma 1-0 in the opening round.

Franco Brienza and Massimo Volta are back in action after missing the Turin trip with flu symptoms.

Riccardo Cazzola and Andrea Tabanelli remain on the treatment table.

As of this weekend, the Stadio Manuzzi has changed its name to the Stadio Manuzzi-Orogel after a 10-year contract with a local business awarded naming rights.

Cesena: Leali; Capelli, Volta, Lucchini, Renzetti; Ze Eduardo, Cascione, Coppola; Brienza, Marilungo; Succi

Cesena bench: Agliardi, Bressan, Mazzotta, Krajinc, Perico, Giorgi, Carbonero, Garritano, De Feudis, Djuric, Rodriguez, Defrel

Milan: Abbiati; Abate, Rami, Zapata, De Sciglio; De Jong, Poli; Honda, Menez, Bonaventura; Torres

Milan bench: Agazzi, Gori, Alex, Mexes, Bonera, Albertazzi, Armero, Muntari, Essien, Pazzini, Niang, El Shaarawy

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