Team News: Philippe Mexes earns AC Milan recall for Atalanta BC trip

AC Milan have recalled centre-back Philippe Mexes for their final game of the Serie A season away at Atalanta BC.

The Frenchman replaces the suspended Christian Zaccardo, while Jeremy Menez, Luca Antonelli, Diego Lopez, Riccardo Montolivo, Adil Rami, Alex, Ignazio Abate and Michael Essien remain unavailable.

Stephan El Shaarawy starts up front for the second game in a row following a long-term injury.

Atalanta welcome back striker German Denis after a five-game suspension, but they are still without Mauricio Pinilla, Marcelo Estigarribia and Cristian Raimondi.

Atalanta: Sportiello; Zappacosta, Benalouane, Masiello, Del Grosso; Baselli, Cigarini, Grassi; Moralez, Denis, Gomez

AC Milan: Abbiati; De Sciglio, Mexes, Paletta, Bocchetti; Van Ginkel, De Jong, Bonaventura; Honda, Pazzini, El Shaarawy