Abbiati also out for Milan

Clarence Seedorf already had to deal with an extensive injury list, including Mario Balotelli, Mattia De Sciglio, Cristian Zapata, Robinho, Stephan El Shaarawy, Matias Silvestre, Vlater Birsa and Bryan Cristante.

Now goalkeeper Abbiati has also pulled out after coming down with flu symptoms and a high temperature.

It remains to be seen whether Marco Amelia or Gabriel will be picked, though since taking over from Massimiliano Allegri the new Coach has tended to favour Amelia.

Milan squad for Sampdoria: Amelia, Coppola, Gabriel, Abate, Bonera, Constant, Mexes, Rami, Zaccardo, Emanuelson, Essien, De Jong, Honda, Kaka, Montolivo, Muntari, Poli, Saponara, Taarabt, Pazzini, Petagna