Giacomo Bonaventura is “emotional” about a return to his old club Atalanta, but assures Milan will play with “quality and intensity.”

It kicks off at 11.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG.

“We have been working well and prepared for this match, keeping a close eye on the characteristics of our opponents,” the midfielder told Milan TV.

Giacomo Bonaventura is “emotional” about a return to his old club Atalanta, but assures Milan will play with “quality and intensity.”

It kicks off at 11.30 GMT, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG.

“We have been working well and prepared for this match, keeping a close eye on the characteristics of our opponents,” the midfielder told Milan TV.

“We’re here to put in a great performance. Atalanta are tough to beat, as they combine quality with intensity. We’ll have to do better than them on those fronts if we want to win.”

Bonaventura grew up in the Atalanta youth academy and was sold to Milan for €7m on transfer deadline day in 2014.

“It is always emotional for me to come back here, as I have many fond memories. I hope to put in a strong performance.”

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