Preview: Livorno vs. AC Milan

AC Milan travel to Livorno in Serie A this weekend off the back off away victories over Catania and Celtic in the Champions League.

Massimiliano Allegri's side made a dismal start to the season, but their recent improvement has seen them climb to eighth in the table as one of four clubs on 17 points.

The visitors are expected to welcome back Robinho and Ignazio Abate to their squad following brief injury layoffs.

Livorno have secured just one win in their last seven encounters, with their latest fixture resulting in a 2-0 defeat at home to league leaders Juventus.

Davide Nicola's men currently occupy 18th place in Serie A, but are level on points with two teams above them, and could climb to 14th with a win.

Recent form

Livorno: LDWLLL

Milan: LDLDDW

Possible starting lineups

Livorno: Bardi; Ceccherini, Valentini, Emerson; Gemiti, Luci, Duncan, Schiattarella, Mbaye; Siligardi; Paulinho

Milan: Abbiati; Abate, De Sciglio, Bonera, Emanuelson; Montolivo, De Jong, Poli; Birsa, Kaka, Balotelli

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