Milan have won each of their last eight Serie A matches against Hellas Verona

After the loss in the Champions League, AC Milan are preparing to host Hellas Verona, and the Rossoneri must bounce back for the sake of their season.

Whilst we’re not in a meltdown situation, we are not far away. Milan losing in midweek has opened a void, and it is in everyone’s interest for it to be ignored for the meantime. The best way to do this? Claiming three points against Hellas Verona this weekend.

Whilst Sergio Conceicao has not spoken before the game, we know that he was deeply frustrated by the result in midweek and reports have suggested that he is going to revolutionise the squad again. A telling situation.

Starting with an injury update, there is some good news as Warren Bondo returned to training, and will be called up for tomorrow’s game. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, meanwhile, is still training individually so Conceicao will have to wait a little longer there.

The likes of Alessandro Florenzi and Emerson Royal will also miss out, but that isn’t exactly any surprise given the serious nature of their injuries. With the addition of Kyle Walker to the squad, it’s not exactly like Milan are lacking depth in the right-back spot either (also Alex Jimenez).

Yunus Musah was suspended against Feyenoord mid-week but will be back from this one, which is great news considering the struggles in midfield. Of course, he will be traded for another absentee, namely Fikayo Tomori who is serving a one-game suspension.

In short, Conceicao will have a rather healthy squad and now is the time to deliver. Since the start of the year, when the manager took over in the league, Milan have claimed just three out of a possible six wins, albeit including two draws. Still, the Rossoneri cannot afford draws at the moment.

With a near-full squad available, the Portuguese must get his lineup spot on to keep the pressure off of his back. Despite his error in midweek, Mike Maignan keeps his place in the goal, and the defence will also remain the same: Walker, Malick Thiaw, Strahinja Pavlovic and Theo Hernandez.

Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders will once again start in the centre, but the former could be given a chance to rest during the game if Warren Bondo can make an appearance.

After the failings of the 4-4-2, Milan will revert to a 4-2-3-1, and Yunus Musah will start on the wing with Joao Felix and Christian Pulisic beside him. However, the American could also sit in midfield to allow Felix the wide area. Santiago Gimenez will also retain his place up front.

Predicted Milan XI (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Walker, Thiaw, Pavlovic, Theo; Musah, Fofana; Chukwueze, Reijnders, Sottil; Gimenez. Note: Updated after preview was first written.