Team News: Giampaolo Pazzini returns for AC Milan

Giampaolo Pazzini has returned from suspension to slot into the AC Milan starting lineup against Bologna this afternoon.

The Italian striker will be joined in the Rossoneri attack by M'baye Niang and Stephan El Shaarawy for their Serie A fixture at the San Siro.

Alberto Gilardino will start as the lone striker for Bologna and will be supported by Panagiotis Kone and Alessandro Diamanti from attacking midfield.

Milan: Abbiati; Abate, Zapata, Mexes, Constant; Flamini, Montolivo, Boateng; Niang, Pazzini, El Shaarawy

Bologna: Agliardi; Garics, Portanova, Antonsson, Cherubin; Perez, Pazienza; Riverola, Koné, Diamanti; Gilardino