MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Sporting Alert – Antonio Conte has named striker Diego Costa in his starting line-up, while new recruit N’Golo Kante is only on the bench for Chelsea in tonight’s the International Champions Cup clash against AC Milan in Minneapolis.
Live streaming coverage of the game will be on ESPN3, with ESPN2 broadcasting the match live on television. Live Score on www.livescores.com.
Back to the Blues team news, Costa will play alongside Bertrand Traore in the attack for the English Premier League side, as the uncertainty surrounding his future at Stamford Bridge continues to loom.
Meanwhile, holding midfielder Kante, who recently signed from Premier League champions Leicester City, has been named on the bench and could make his first appearance for his new club as a substitute in the second half.
Also starting tonight is midfielder Cesc Fabregas after his suspension, while Victor Moses and Willian also start.
Niang is among the starters for the Serie A side and will lead the attack with Luiz Adriano.
Chelsea: Courtois; Aina, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Fabregas, Matic; Willian, Diego Costa, Traore, Moses.
AC Milan: Donnarumma; Abate (c), Paletta, Romagnoli, Calabria; Kucka, Poli, Bonaventura; Suso, Luiz Adriano, Niang.