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Pato back for Milan-Juventus clash

Brazil forward Alexandre Pato will return to AC Milan's team for Saturday's home game against Juventus after being rested for last weekend's win over Cesena, coach Massimiliano Allegri told reporters.

Milan and Juventus are locked in a tussle for the Serie A crown with the former one point clear of their rivals who have a game in hand.

"It's not yet a decisive game but a win for either team would change the balance of the championship," Allegri said on Friday. "We just have to try and get the best result we can."

"Ibra shifts the balance in favour of the team he plays for but our attitude won't change regardless of who we're playing," Conte told reporters.

Inter Milan defenders Andrea Ranocchia (thigh injury) and Maicon (knee) will miss Sunday's visit to Napoli, the club said on their website.

Claudio Ranieri's Inter are seventh in the table, one point behind sixth-placed Napoli who beat Chelsea 3-1 in their Champions League first knockout round first leg in midweek.

"The board of directors have unanimously rejected the resignation and the president has postponed any decision until the end of the season," the club said in a statement.