AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has made two changes to his team for this evening's visit of Sampdoria.

Ignazio Abate, who started in Wednesday's 3-3 draw with Bologna, has been replaced by Cristian Zaccardo, while Urby Emanuelson slots into midfield.

Sulley Muntari also gets in ahead of Antonio Nocerino in midfield, while Robinho, Valter Birsa and Alessandro Matri continue in attack.

Sampdoria coach Delio Rossi also makes two alterations from the 2-0 defeat to Roma, with Davide Gavazzi and Pawel Wszolek coming in for Daniele Gastaldello and Nenad Krsticic.

Teenage striker Andrea Petagna - on loan from the Rossoneri - starts on the bench for the visitors.

Milan: Abbiati; Zaccardo, Zapata, Mexes, Constant; Poli, De Jong, Muntari; Birsa, Robinho; Matri

Sampdoria: Da Costa; De Silvestri, Mustafi, Regini, Costa; Gavazzi, Obiang, Palombo, Wszolek; Sansone, Gabbiadini