Matches between Milan and Juve are always high-octane affairs, but this season there is more in play than just three points. Former players are coming back to face their old teams. Gonzalo Higuain now turns out for Milan and Bonucci is back at Juventus. However, the central defender could be ruling himself out of contention.
'La Tampa' is reporting that the Italy international has decided not to step out on the field tonight, at the stadium he called home last season, against the team he captained.
His motive: the atmosphere at San Siro. It will will be a full house in Milan and for this reason, it is likely that Benatia will line up alongside Giorgio Chiellini at the back.
Bonucci has experience in this fixture, scoring for Milan against Juventus last season to level the score at 1-1. Unfortunately for him, goals from Cuadrado and Khedira resulted in a loss.