Mario Balotelli has been named as the lone striker in AC Milan's starting lineup for their Serie A match against Inter Milan this evening.

The forward will have support from Kaka and Adel Taarabt in midfield, while Stephan El Shaarawy starts on the bench.

Meanwhile, Walter Samuel and Rolando return in defence for Inter, having both been suspended for their last match in Serie A.

Rodrigo Palacio and Mauro Icardi continue up front as the Nerazzurri look to complete the double over their Milan rivals this season.

AC Milan: Abbiati; De Sciglio, Mexes, Rami, Constant; Poli, Montolivo, Kaka, Taarabt, De Jong; Balotelli
Subs: Amelia, Gabriel, Zapata, Abate, Bonera, Muntari, Honda, Essien, Emanuelson, Robinho, Pazzini, El Shaarawy

Inter Milan: Handanovic; Ranocchia, Samuel, Rolando, Jonathan; Kovacic, Cambiasso, Nagatomo, Hernanes; Palacio, Icardi
Subs: Castellazzi, Carrizo, Zanetti, Andreolli, Campagnaro, Alvarez, Guarin, Kuzmanovic, Taider, D'Ambrosio, Botta, Milito

Written by
Sian Cowper