Hellas Verona is set to host AC Milan at the Stadio Bentegodi at 15:00 CEST, in a crucial match for both teams. The Rossoneri, coming off two consecutive defeats, have decided to abandon their tactical experiment of a 4-3-3 to return to the tried and tested 3-5-2 formation, with Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic upfront, according to the official line-ups.

Massimiliano Allegri's decision to alter the tactical setup comes after losses against Napoli and Udinese. Nevertheless, Napoli's defeat to Lazio offers AC Milan the opportunity to reclaim second place in the league with a victory. The primary objective remains to consolidate a Champions League qualifying spot, especially with a tough clash against Juventus looming next week.

In the new 3-5-2 formation, Zachary Athekame and Davide Bartesaghi will operate as wing-backs. A significant return is that of Matteo Gabbia, who goes straight into the starting XI after two months out due to a sports hernia, while Koni De Winter drops to the bench.

There is also concern regarding yellow cards: Luka Modric, Rafael Leao, Youssouf Fofana, Zachary Athekame, and Alexis Saelemaekers are all one booking away from suspension, which would see them miss the upcoming match against Juventus.

On the other side, Hellas Verona finds itself at the bottom of the Serie A table, level with Pisa, and is merely awaiting the mathematical certainty of their relegation. Despite the difficult situation, the team will aim to give their home fans something to cheer about, striving to honor the shirt until the end of the season.