Team News: Robinho gets rare AC Milan start

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has handed a Robinho a rare chance in the starting XI for this evening's trip to Chievo.

With Kevin-Prince Boateng and Giampaolo Pazzini out injured, the Brazilian forward comes in to form a three-man attack with Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy.

Sully Muntari and Massimo Ambrosini also come into an experienced midfield for the visitors.

Chievo stick with their preferred attack of Cyril Thereau and Alberto Paloschi, who starts against his co-owners tonight.

Chievo: Puggioni, Frey, Andreolli, Dainelli, Cesar, Dramé, Guana, Rigoni, Cofie, Therau, Paloschi

Milan: Abbiati, Abate, Bonera, Mexes, De Sciglio, Montolivo, Ambrosini, Muntari, Robinho, Balotelli, El Shaarawy