AC Milan prepares for Europa League clash against Bournemouth

AC Milan is set to face AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium for their third Europa League matchday. Following a dominant 4-0 victory over RB Salzburg, head coach Ruben Amorim is expected to implement significant squad rotation to manage player fatigue and injuries.

Key personnel updates include the absence of Samuel Chukwueze due to a hip injury and Gonçalo Ramos, who is dealing with calf muscle issues. To bolster the defense, young Bulgarian player Valeri Vladimirov has been called up to the first team. Expected starters include Fikayo Tomori, Ardon Jashari, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, while Mike Maignan is slated to remain in goal.

Bournemouth enters the match with momentum, having secured six points in their first two European fixtures with wins over Real Sociedad and Sturm Graz. The English side is currently performing well in both the Premier League and the Europa League, positioning them as strong contenders in the competition.