From the perspective of Liangduo Media, the starting lineup against Palermo before the Milan Derby will also be the mark of Ronaldinho entering the "second tier fortress" of AC Milan. Ronaldinho is likely to become a substitute in the Milan Derby. The combination of Seedorf, Ibrahimovic, and Pato is probably currently Allegri's consideration. In midfield, Pirlo will definitely return for the Milan Derby. He will replace Flamini from the three midfielders against Bari, forming a midfield trio with Ambrosini and Gattuso. A "passive rotation" is Gattuso, who received a yellow card in the last match and will therefore definitely miss this game. Flamini and Ambrosini, who performed excellently in the last round, along with Pirlo, who has rested, are likely to form the three midfielders for this match. Additionally, Boateng is also eager to participate. In defense, Thiago Silva and Bonera remain unable to play. Yepez's performance in the last round was decent and reliable, so he will continue to start this game. Moreover, on the left-back position, Zambrotta shows signs of fatigue, while Antonini has recovered from the flu. For the Milan Derby, Zambrotta may likely be benched.
In the forward line, the biggest change might be Ibrahimovic taking a rest, which will be his first rest since joining AC Milan. Meanwhile, Ronaldinho will definitely return to the starting lineup. At that time, Allegri has two choices: one is the "Brazilian combination" of Pato, Robinho, and Ronaldinho, and the other is the combination of Pato, Inzaghi, and Ronaldinho. If it's the former combination, Pato will play as the central striker for the first time, as he did in the Brazilian national team.
This Wednesday, AC Milan will face their old rival Palermo at home. Originally, this was also a tough match, but due to the Milan Derby on Sunday, AC Milan will still rotate players in this game after playing against Bari last Sunday.