Real Betis-Milan, probable lineups
In a few hours AC Milan and Real Betis decide the winner of Europa League Group F in a very important match for both squads. The Rossoneri want to avenge the post-derby defeat suffered at San Siro and take the lead while the Spaniards aim to close the qualification issue today.
The injury problems of Gennaro Gattuso have become bigger in recent days. Except for the usual, Caldara, Calabria and Biglia, even Bonaventura and Gonzalo Higuain will not travel with the team to Spain. While Samuel Castillejo is suspended for this match. Once again the coach must try to do his best with what he has in his disposal.
According to Sky Sport, Rino will use the 3-5-2 formation despite the absence of a real centre forward to deploy alongside Patrick Cutrone. The second striker to support the baby bomber could be Jesus Suso. A 3-5-1-1 lineup to be more accurate because the Spanish fantasista will tend not only to move behind the back of the opposing defenders, but also to act more on the right flank.
In the middle of the pitch, Bakayoko-Kessie form the central duo with Hakan Calhanoglu in their support as inside left. Fabio Borini on one right and Diego Laxalt on the left complete the 5-man midfield. A back line of three without the stoppage time hero Alessio Romagnoli. The Italian defender will be rested and kept fresh for Juventus.
Space to a trio of defenders who have never played together until now, Zapata-Musacchio-Rodriguez. Obviously Pepe Reina between the posts, the starting goalkeeper in Europa League matches as imposed at the beginning of the season.
REAL BETIS (3-4-2-1): Lopez; Bartra, Mandi, Sidnei; Guerrero, Carvalho, Guardado, Firpo; Canales, Lo Celso; Sanabria
AC MILAN (3-5-1-1): Pepe Reina; Zapata, Musacchio, Rodriguez; Borini, Kessié, Bakayoko, Calhanoglu, Laxalt; Suso; Cutrone.
