Team News: Riccardo Montolivo back for AC Milan

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has opted for an attacking trident comprising Robinho, Giampaolo Pazzini and Stephan El Shaarawy for this afternoon's visit of Pescara.

Riccardo Montolivo, Antonio Nocerino and Massimo Ambrosini make up the midfield three, while Mario Yepes and Cristian Zapata form a partnership in the centre of defence.

Rumoured Rossoneri target Mattia Perin keeps goal for the visitors, who also boast former Manchester City midfielder Vladimir Weiss in their starting lineup.

Milan: Amelia; De Sciglio, Zapata, Yepes, Constant; Montolivo, Ambrosini, Nocerino; Robinho, Pazzini, El Shaarawy

Pescara: Perin; Balzano, Terlizzi, Capuano, Modesto; Nielsen, Togni, Bjarnason, Weiss, Abbruscato; Vukusic