Team News: Mario Balotelli starts for AC Milan against PSV Eindhoven

Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli starts for AC Milan tonight in their Champions League playoff against PSV Eindhoven.

Balotelli, who has scored 12 goals in 13 Serie A matches since making the move, will be supported by Stephan El Shaarawy.

New signing Andrea Poli is on the bench for Massimiliano Allegri's men. Cristian Zapata, who joined from Villarreal, starts in defence alongside Philippe Mexes.

PSV have started the season in fine form, winning all three of their league matches.

They go into this match with Karim Rekik and Jeffrey Bruma in defence, while Park Ji-Sung, who is on loan from Queens Park Rangers, has been passed fit to play.

PSV Eindhoven: Zoet; Rekik, Bruma, Willems, Brenet; Maher, Schaars, Park Ji-Sung; Matavž, Wijnaldum

AC Milan: Abbiati; Mexès, Zapata, Abate; Muntari, Boateng, Montolivo, Emanuelson, de Jong; Balotelli, El Shaarawy