Alexandro P
ato is set to return to the AC Milan attack while Klaas Jan Huntelaar should replace the injured Mario Baorriello with Ronaldinho completing a three-man attack for Tuesday night’s Champions League last-16 tie with Manchester United.
Milan central defender Thiago Silva appears to have recovered from a groin strain and he should partner Alessandro Nesta at the heart of the defense.
David Beckham, should he start, could replace Gennaro Gattuso in the midfield alongside Massimo Ambrosini and Andrea Pirlo.
Rio Ferdinand returns to the Manchester United line-up.
Ferdinand is three games into a four-match domestic ban but is available for United’s quest to reach a third consecutive Champions League Final and will partner either Wes Brown or Johnny Evans in central defense.
Nemanja Vidic (leg) and Ryan Giggs (broken arm) are both out, while Wayne Rooney is still to score in the competition this season. With the form he’s in I wouldn’t bet against him breaking his duck in Milan.
