AC Milan will host Manchester United at the San Siro in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16 tie.
Milan got a late away goal at Old Trafford, with the match ending 1-1 in the first leg, and will head into the clash on Thursday as slight favourites.
Stefano Pioli’s side were beaten by Napoli in the Serie A on Sunday in what was a big blow to their Serie A hopes.
Manchester United, meanwhile, kept the heat on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League and picked up a slender 1-0 win against West Ham United.
AC Milan vs Manchester United – Team News
AC Milan
The likes of Ante Rebic, Theo Hernandez and Hakan Calhanoglu returned to the AC Milan team during their game against Napoli.
Mario Mandzukic and Ismael Bennacer will both miss the crucial game against Manchester United, while former United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and defender Alessio Romagnoli are both doubtful.
Manchester United
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed after the win against West Ham United that several of his injured players could return against Milan.
Come on United! 🔴⚪️⚫️#MUFC #UEL pic.twitter.com/PyvhmCNHuO
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 16, 2021
Solskjaer sounded confident about the return of Donny van de Beek, and attackers Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani. Paul Pogba, who has been out for over a month, could also be a part of the squad, while goalkeeper David de Gea could also return.
Defender Phil Jones and Juan Mata are expected to miss out as they are nursing injuries.
AC Milan vs Manchester United – Predicted Lineups
Diogo Dalot, who is on loan at AC Milan from Manchester United, could drop to the bench, while Rafael Leao should start if Ibrahimovic is not fit.
AC Milan predicted lineup: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Davide Calabria, Simon Kjaer, Fikayo Tomori, Theo Hernandez; Franck Kessie, Soualiho Meite, Hakan Calhanoglu; Alexis Saelemaekers, Ante Rebic, Rafael Leao
Attention turns to Manchester United. Chin up, regroup, charge! 💪
Si prepara #ACMMUFC: testa alta, uniti e carichi! 💪 #ClashofDevils #UEL #SempreMilan @gruppo_a2a pic.twitter.com/IhSgP2Z9MS
— AC Milan (@acmilan) March 15, 2021
One of Anthony Martial or Edinson Cavani should start in attack, while Marcus Rashford should feature on the left. It may be too soon for Paul Pogba to be thrust into the starting XI.
Manchester United predicted lineup: Dean Henderson; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw; Scott McTominay, Fred, Bruno Fernandes; Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, Edinson Cavani
AC Milan vs Manchester United – Key Players
AC Milan
Hakan Calhanoglu could have a major impact on this game from his attacking midfield role. The 27-year-old did not feature in the first leg, but played in Serie A over the weekend. His passing and creativity in the final third can trouble Manchester United.
Manchester United
Marcus Rashford, like Calhanoglu, missed the first leg of the tie. He will most likely start off the left and will be expected to drive at the Milan defence.
Prediction: AC Milan 2-1 Manchester United
