Mattia de Sciglio has returned from a long injury to be selected in the starting lineup for AC Milan for their home clash against Lazio.

There is also a return to the squad for Christian Abbiati, but he only makes the bench as Gabriel retains his place in goal.

For Lazio, Cristian Ledesma, Hernanes and Miroslav Klose all come back into the XI in an attacking formation for the visitors.

Milan: Gabriel; Abate, Zaccardo, Zapata, De Sciglio; Montolivo, De Jong, Muntari; Birsa, Balotelli, Kaka

Lazio: Marchetti; Cavanda, Ciani, Cana, Radu; Gonzalez, Ledesma, Hernanes; Candreva, Klose, Perea