Milan, Pavlovic blow: the Serbian defender will not be named in the squad for the match against Genoa. Here is how Amorim will approach the daunting trip to Marassi against Genoa

AC Milan’s defensive crisis continues: Pavlovic to miss clash with Genoa

Strahinja Pavlovic will miss tomorrow's trip to Genoa after suffering from

severe

colic in recent days, leaving him unavailable to manager Amorim for the match at Marassi. The Serbian defender tried to grit his teeth and make himself available, but he is not fit to play. Gabbia and Tomori are also absent, leaving the Diavolo facing a full-blown defensive crisis.

Amorim, who did not speak at the usual pre-match press conference today, faces a defensive crisis. His options are limited by Terracciano's struggles and the absence of three important players: Pavlovic, Gabbia and Tomori.

Against De Rossi's Genoa, the Portuguese manager is expected to field a back four, with Gila at right-back, Diawara and De Winter as the centre-back pairing, and Estupinan favoured over Bartesaghi on the left flank.

Amorim's Milan travel to face the rossoblu looking to win, build on their derby victory and head into the break in as calm an atmosphere as possible. All the regular starters are in: Musah will play on the right of midfield, Modric as the playmaker and Rabiot on the left, with licence to attack the opposition's defensive lines. Up front, Moreira and Pulisic will support Ramos, who is clearly struggling for goals.