The Brazilian has been in talks to move to Santos, and the time spent in negotiations is said to have affected his fitness.
French defender Philippe Mexes will return after missing the win over Siena due to suspension, but the Rossoneri still have a long injury list, including Djamel Mesbah, Christian Abbiati, Kevin Constant, Mario Yepes, Daniele Bonera, Nigel De Jong, Cristian Zapata and Sulley Muntari.
Milan squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Amelia, Coppola, Gabriel.
Defenders: Abate, Acerbi, Antonini, De Sciglio, Mexes.
Midfielders: Ambrosini, Boateng, Carmona, Emanuelson, Flamini, Montolivo, Nocerino, Traore.
Forwards: El Shaarawy, Niang, Pazzini, Bojan.
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