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Corriere dello Sport analyses the choices which face Roberto Mancini ahead of the derby. In defence it will be Nagatomo and Dodo with Ranocchia and Juan Jesus taking the central defensive spots. The real conundrum comes in midfield, Yann M’Vila has been tested all week in front of the defence but he may not have the legs to start. The former French international has been out for a month and it would be a risk to field him from the start. If he can’t make it Joel Obi will take Kuzmanovic’s position on the left side of a central three. The Serbian would then fill the spot vacated by M’Vila. Mancini has been tempted to leave Hernanes in the stands to let him fully recover, however in the last two days there has been progress and he should be on the bench.

Source: Corriere dello Sport