AC Milan vs. Genoa: Serie A Round 16 Starting Lineups

AC Milan hand Serie A debuts to teenage talents Alex Jimenez and Mattia Liberali as they host Patrick Vieira’s undefeated Genoa side at the San Siro.

The match kicks off at 19:45 GMT as Milan celebrate their 125th anniversary. Several club legends will be honored pre-match, with the team wearing a special commemorative kit.

Coach Paulo Fonseca makes good on his threat to play youth after criticizing senior players following their Champions League win. Theo Hernandez is dropped to the bench for 17-year-old Jimenez, while Liberali starts in place of the injured Yunus Musah.

Milan are dealing with numerous injuries, missing Alvaro Morata, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and others. Tammy Abraham leads the line supported by Rafael Leao, Samuel Chukwueze and debutant Liberali.

Genoa remain unbeaten under Patrick Vieira and welcome back Johan Vasquez from suspension. Andrea Pinamonti and Juventus loanee Fabio Miretti start up front, with former Milan striker Mario Balotelli on the bench.

Starting Lineups

AC Milan: Maignan; Emerson Royal, Gabbia, Thiaw, Jimenez; Fofana, Reijnders; Chukwueze, Liberali, Leao; Abraham

Genoa: Leali; Vogliacco, Bani, Vasquez, Martin; Thorsby, Badelj, Frendrup; Zanoli, Pinamonti, Miretti