AC Milan captain Riccardo Montolivo has been named in their starting lineup for this afternoon's Serie A match against Cesena.

The midfielder's return is one of four changes made to the side following last weekend's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Daniele Bonera and Salvatore Bocchetti both come into the back four, while Christian Abbiati replaces the suspended Diego Lopez in goal.

Meanwhile, the visitors have stuck with the forward pairing of Gregoire Defrel and Milan Djuric as they look to build upon their draw with Juventus last Sunday.

Milan Abbiati, Bonera, Rami, Bocchetti, Antonelli, Montolivo, De Jong, Poli, Bonaventura, Destro, Menez

Cesena Leali, Nica, Lucchini, Volta, Renzetti, Giorgi, De Feudis, Ze Eduardo; Brienza, Defrel, Djuric