Team News: Stephan El Shaarawy leads AC Milan attack against Udinese

Stephan El Shaarawy has been chosen to lead the AC Milan attack in this afternoon's Serie A match against Udinese.

The 22-year-old will be supported by Jeremy Menez and Keisuke Honda, with Fernando Torres dropping to the bench.

There are also rare starts in the midfield for Marco van Ginkel and Michael Essien, while Daniele Bonera returns from suspension to take his place in the back four.

Meanwhile, Antonio Di Natale starts up front for Udinese, with Cyril Theraau and Panagiotis Kone completing a dangerous forward trio.

AC Milan: Lopez, Rami, Mexes, Bonera, Armero, Van Ginkel, Essien, Bonaventura, Honda, Menez, El Shaarawy

Udinese: Karnezis, Piris, Heurtau, Danilo, Domizzi, Agyemang-Badu, Guilherme, Allan, Kone, Thereau, Di Natale