< ![CDATA[MILAN – Despite the absences of flu-victims Niang and Balotelli, and De Jong and Saponara out through slight muscle strains, as well as Mattia De Sciglio precautionally rested following his injury in the North American tour, Milan expect to put on a positive show at the Mestalla and continue to grow from the 5-1 victory over Pro Piacenza on Friday.  Also not traveling was Adil Rama, the player whose transfer prompted the two clubs to propose a summer friendly.  The following appointment is next weekend on Saturday, August 23, in the TIM Trophy against Juventus and Sassuolo in Reggio Emilia. The opening fixture (duration 45 minutes) is between Milan and Juventus.    ]]>