Bologna-Milan on the pitch on Saturday at 3pm.
Thiago Motta returns to deal with the emergency: in addition to Arnautovic and Cambiaso, who continue to work separately after the injuries sustained in Salerno before the break, Roberto Soriano is also in the pits, victim of a right knee sprain which caused a collateral ligament injury: 5-6 weeks off for the midfielder.
Riccardo Orsolini will have to serve a one-match suspension on Saturday and Motta must reinvent himself on the right attacking flank, where Aebischer could have a new chance, with Barrow, Sansone and Zirkzee playing for two shirts.
Ballot Moro-Dominguez in the midfield, with the Argentine who could become a starter again.
At Milan, the wee hours after the Champions League were disposed of yesterday with unloading work in the gym for the protagonists of the 1-0 draw against Napoli in the first leg of the quarterfinals.
For the rest of the team, I work on the pitch with technical drills centered on shots on goal, then managing ball possession and a small practice match.
Pioli, to defend the fourth place in the league, will have to dose his money in view of the return of the cup scheduled for Tuesday at the "Maradona".
Kalulu, who remained seated on Wednesday after the stop suffered in the national team, is heading towards his return, as is Thiaw - excluded with Napoli - and Florenzi could take a place among the starters.
In the middle, Tonali's possible reduced playing time, with Krunic (not used in the last round with Empoli) suspected of taking charge of the midfield 90'.
A truce could also be granted to Bennacer, with Saelemaekers and Messias redesigning the midfield structure for a part of the match.
Giroud a little tarnished in the cup, up front could offer a new chance to Origi and Rebic..