As Milan and Juventus prepare for their crucial Serie A encounter at San Siro, both teams have navigated the international break with varying degrees of injury challenges.
Milan emerges relatively unscathed, with long-term absentees Alessandro Florenzi, Ismael Bennacer, and Matteo Gabbia remaining the only players unavailable. A potential concern arose with Theo Hernandez’s minor knee issue during France duty, but the left-back has been declared fit for Saturday’s match.
Juventus, however, face a more significant injury crisis. Star striker Dusan Vlahovic returned from international duty with Serbia carrying a knock, further depleting an already stretched squad. He joins an extensive injury list that includes Arkadiusz Milik, Nicolas Gonzalez, Douglas Luiz, Juan Cabal, Gleison Bremer, and Vasilije Adzic.
The mounting injuries could force Thiago Motta to explore unconventional tactical solutions, potentially reshaping Juventus’s attacking approach for this high-stakes derby.
Milan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Emerson Royal, Thiaw, Gabbia, Theo Hernández; Reijnders, Fofana; Musah, Pulisic, Leão; Morata
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Kalulu, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceição, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; McKennie
