Mario Mandzukic is expected to make his first Milan start in the Europa League against Red Star Belgrade, with Ante Rebic and Rade Krunic.

The first leg of the Europa League Round of 32 fixture kicks off in Belgrade on Thursday at 17.55 GMT.

Brahim Diaz is the only player who hasn’t made the journey to Serbia with Stefano Pioli.

Mario Mandzukic is expected to make his first Milan start in the Europa League against Red Star Belgrade, with Ante Rebic and Rade Krunic.

The first leg of the Europa League Round of 32 fixture kicks off in Belgrade on Thursday at 17.55 GMT.

Brahim Diaz is the only player who hasn’t made the journey to Serbia with Stefano Pioli.

According to the latest reports, Mandzukic will get his first start in the Rossoneri jersey, allowing a rare rest for 39-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

He’ll be supported by fellow Balkans Krunic and Rebic, with Samu Castillejo completing the front four.

Franck Kessie could rest in favour of Soualiho Meite, with a choice between Pierre Kalulu and Diogo Dalot at right-back.

Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to take the gloves.

Milan (probable): G Donnarumma; Kalulu, Tomori, Romagnoli, Theo Hernandez; Meite, Bennacer; Castillejo, Krunic, Rebic; Mandzukic

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