Milan assistant manager Mauro Tassotti feels Lazio need to be respected, though Stephan El Shaarawy has recovered to start.
“Lazio are a strong side with important qualities. We are fairly confident, because the team is doing well, but it is going to be a difficult and complicated match,” he told Milan Channel.
Kick-off at San Siro is at 19.45 GMT [12] and only two points separate them in the battle for third place.
“If they have two more points in the table than we do, then it means Lazio are a good side. They defend well, so we must play with legs and head. It won’t be easy.”
Mario Balotelli is ruled out with a bruised shin, but El Shaarawy is able to start despite suffering from flu symptoms recently.
“Stephan is fine, he trained regularly and overcame the slight bout of flu.”
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