Rossoneri Round Up for Jul 1: Paqueta Expected To Start For AC Milan Against SPAL; Ibrahimovic Returns

AC Milan face SPAL today just three days after their 2-0 win over AS Roma on Sunday. Stefano Pioli is likely to rotate a number of players ahead of the Lazio fixture this weekend. Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to the squad after about a month out with a calf injury.

Donnarumma, Kjaer and Romagnoli will start as usual. Calabria will start instead of Conti whilst Hernandez starts again. Kessie and Bennacer anchor the midfield again. Saelemaekers is expected to replace Castillejo while Paqueta will replace Bonaventura. Calhanoglu and Rebic will hold on to their starting spots.

AC Milan and Italian Football Links

• 9 Things from Milan's 2-0 win over AS Roma at home. [AC Milan Offside]
• Tactical Review of Milan's determined 2-0 win over Roma. [AC Milan Offside]
• Milan Women's Rinaldi on her post surgery outlook. [AC Milan Offside]
• Milan speaking to agents of AZ Alkmaar and Netherlands midfielder. [AC Milan Offside]
• Lazio comeback from behind to beat Torino 2-1 to keep hopes alive. [Football Italia]

World Football Links

• Manchester City winger Sane set to join Bayern Munich this summer. [BBC]
• Manchester United brush aside Brighton in 3-0 win as Fernandes nets brace. [BBC]
• Barcelona drop points again vs Atlético Madrid in 2-2 draw [The Guardian]
• Schalke 04 chairman steps down after 19 years following horrid season. [Super Sport]
• African Cup of Nations postponed to 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic. [Super Sport]