Alessio Cerci will lead the line for AC Milan in their Serie A clash against Atalanta BC this afternoon.

The 27-year-old started his first game for the club in the Coppa Italia victory over Sassuolo in midweek and will play in a forward trio alongside Jeremy Menez and Stephan El Shaarawy.

Former Atalanta midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura also starts against his old club, with Riccardo Montolivo and Nigel De Jong completing the midfield.

Meanwhile, the visitors will also play three up front, as Mauricio Pinilla, German Denis and Maxi Moralez make up their attack.

Milan: Lopez, Mexes, Rami, Abate, Bonera, Montolivo, Bonaventura, De Jong, Menez, Cerci, El Shaarawy

Atalanta: Sportiello, Benalouane, Stendardo, Biava, Del Grosso; Zappacosta, Carmona, Cigarini, Moralez, Denis, Pinilla