Milan visits Manchester United for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League. The first round is played at Old Trafford at 18.55, with the return to San Siro next week. It is undoubtedly among the most fascinating challenges of the competition, a remake of the 2007 Champions League semifinal, unforgettable for the Rossoneri. Stefano Pioli is struggling with an overcrowded infirmary (after Theo Hernandez’s forfeit due to gastroenteritis, the list of unavailable players has risen to seven players: Ibra, Bennacer, Calhanoglu, Rebic, Mandzukic and Maldini). They were also joined by Romagnoli, summoned but in the stands for a stomp immediately in recent days. In addition to Rashford, the hosts will not include De Gea, Van de Beek, Pogba and Mata. Many and important absences for both teams.
STATISTICS AND BACKGROUND – This is the first cross between the two clubs on a European level after 11 years. In the past they have played against five times. Milan won the first four matches, namely the semi-finals of 1957/58, 1968/69 and 2006/07 and the round of 16 of 2004/05 (when they then reached the final). United, however, won the last crossing: with Sir Alex Ferguson on the bench, he won against Leonardo’s Milan in the second round of 2009/10 by 3-2 away and 4-0 at home. At Old Trafford United have won four of their previous five games against Milan, losing only once. His overall record at Old Trafford against Italian clubs is 13 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. This is United’s first Europa League match against a Serie A team.
OFFICIAL FORMATIONS:
MANCHESTER UNITED – Henderson, Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Maguire, Telles, McTominay, Matic, James, Fernandes, Martial, Greenwood.
MILAN – Donnarumma, Calabria, Kjaer, Tomori, Dalot; Meité, Kessie; Saelemaekers, Brahim Diaz, Krunic; Leao.
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