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Rabiot, Gila and Moreira back for Milan; Lautaro out of the derby
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๐ฐ Two days before the derby, Milan have three regulars back while Inter head to San Siro without captain Lautaro Martinez.
๐ Key points
๐ช Rabiot, Gila and Moreira trained fully with Milan on 29 October.
๐ฎ Rabiot's return came as a slight surprise.
๐ฉบ Tomori is awaiting test results on a thigh muscle problem.
๐ Inter captain Lautaro will miss the derby with a thigh injury.
๐งค Josep Martinez is expected to start in goal for Inter.
๐ What happened
๐ช According to ANSA, Gila (left ankle inflammation), Moreira (left hamstring) and Rabiot (right calf) trained with the group on the morning of 29 October. All three missed the win at Udinese and the 4-2 defeat to Bologna. Final decisions will come after the last session before the game.
๐ฉบ Tomori felt a thigh muscle problem in the first half against Bologna on 28 October and was replaced at half-time. Ruben Amorim said he would be assessed the next day, and results are still awaited. Football Italia report that Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Chukwueze and Gabbia will miss the derby.
๐ For Inter, Lautaro has not recovered from the thigh muscle injury he picked up after the defeat to Club Brugge. Calciomercato.com say he has already missed four matches and will not make the derby.
๐งค Sky Sport Italia expect Inter to restore Josep Martinez in goal, bring Hakan Calhanoglu back into midfield and pair Thuram with Pio Esposito in attack.
๐ By the numbers
โข Back in Milan training: Rabiot, Gila, Moreira
โข Milan absentees confirmed: Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Chukwueze, Gabbia
โข Inter joint top on 25 points; Milan on 18
๐ What to watch
๐งฑ Milan's back line โ Tomori's results will shape the right side of defence, and Gila's return offers some relief.
๐ฏ Inter without Lautaro โ Thuram and 21-year-old Pio Esposito must fill the captain's boots at San Siro.
โ๏ธ Rabiot's fitness โ back sooner than expected from a calf problem, he would change Milan's midfield if he starts.
๐ญ Why it matters
Milan's mood dipped with their first defeat against Bologna, but the returning players offer hope of a response. Inter want to keep their unbeaten run and record start going. The derby kicks off at San Siro on Saturday 31 October at 8.45pm.
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