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Milan have injury headache ahead of Torino clash

 

AC Milan now shares the summit as Serie A leaders with Napoli, after they were held by AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.

However, both sides have injury crises to battle as it continues to torment Stefano Pioli especially.

Meanwhile, Torino could be boosted by the return of Andrea Belotti who is pushing for a return to the Torino XI.  If he is certified by the team’s doctor, Belotti could return to action.

Castillejo is also receiving a treatment table, while Theo Hernandez has recovered from COVID-19, but is not fit to start.

Torino recently had a 3-2 victory against Genoa.

In their last 48 Serie A meeting with Milan, Torino have won just three, two of those in 2019, along with 21 defeats and 24 draws.

Likely line-ups

Milan (4-2-3-1): Tatarusanu; Calabria, Tomori, Romagnoli, Ballo-Toure; Kessie, Tonali; Saelemaekers, Krunic, Leao; Giroud

Suspended: None

Injured: Maignan, Plizzari, Florenzi, Messias, Castillejo, Brahim Diaz, Rebic

On a yellow card: None

Torino (3-4-2-1): Milinkovic-Savic; Djidji, Bremer, Buongiorno; Vojvoda, Lukic, Pobega, Aina; Praet, Brekalo; Sanabria

Suspended: None

Injured: Edera, Pjaca, Verdi, Ansaldi, Mandragora

Meanwhile, AC Milan striker, Olivier Giroud has revealed his Premier League regrets, with the hope of winning another league title with Milan.

Giroud, who joined the San Siro team over the summer said for circa €1m plus bonuses from Chelsea, having previously represented Arsenal in England.

While noting that he used to say football is an everlasting new beginning, Giroud said  ready for the next challenge,”

Speaking with the Football Ramble podcast, Giroud expressed regret for not winning the European championship for France when they hosted it.

Despite having most of the possession, Portugal’s Eder scored the only and title-winning goal of the game.

He revealed that the other regret is not winning the Premier League with Arsenal or Chelsea.

Meanwhile, Giroud still have a lot of hopes regarding winning another league with his new club.

 

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