Stefano Pioli wants his Milan to bounce back after their recent loss to Napoli and they’re hungry for all three points against Empoli today.
The match between the Azzurri and the Rossoneri kicks off at 19.45 UK time at the Stadio Carlo Castellani in Tuscany.
Empoli cannot look to Ardian Ismajli, Lorenzo Tonelli or Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro for today’s clash, with all three sidelined with injuries.
Milan have a mini-injury crisis of their own, losing five players to various physical issues. Mike Maignan, Alessandro Florenzi, Theo Hernandez, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Divock Origi are all unavailable, and Ante Rebic’s condition is a little uncertain after just returning from injury.
Last campaign, Milan won both meetings with Empoli, securing a 4-2 victory away and a 1-0 win at home, results they’ll be keen to replicate this campaign as they look to defend their Scudetto.
Probable line-ups for Empoli vs Milan:
Empoli (4-3-1-2): Vicario; Stojanovic, De Winter, Luperto, Parisi; Haas, Marin, Bandinelli; Bajrami; Lammers, Satriano.
Milan (4-2-3-1): Tatarusanu; Calabria, Kjaer, Tomori, Ballo-Toure; Pobega, Tonali; Saelemaekers, De Ketelaere, Leao; Giroud.