The Rossoneri are due to face Greek side Panathinaikos FC on Friday night (kick-off at 19:00 UK time) in Detroit, Michigan and they are still missing some key players, as the squad for the game has been released.

Notable absentee include the captain, Massimo Ambrosini Andrea Pirlo, Ronaldinho and Filippo Inzaghi, who are all out of the trip to the United States due to physical problems while Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is still not in shape. However, Thiago Silva has returned.

Primavera star Simone Verdi, who took part in the Emirates Cup, is not in the list due to an injury, while Marek Jankulovski and Kakha Kaladze are also out, again for technical choices made by coach Massimiliano Allegri.

This is the squad that will fly to the US on Wednesday:

Goalkeepers: Christian Abbiati, Marco Amelia, Flavio Roma;
Defenders: Luca Antonini, Daniele Bonera, Alessandro Nesta, Massimo Oddo, Oguchi Onyewu, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Thiago Silva, Gianluca Zambrotta;
Midfielders: Ignazio Abate, Mathieu Flamini, Gennaro Gattuso, Alexander Merkel, Mitja Novinic, Clarence Seedorf, Rodney Strasser;
Forwards: Giacomo Beretta, Marco Borriello, Nnamdi Oduamadi, Alexandre Pato .

Milan will wear the new first kit against Panathinaikos: Red/Black shirt, white shorts and black socks.

At the end of last weekend saw Milan finished last in Emirates Cup after two draws against Arsenal and Lyon but the transfer activities still hot and coming as the latest news suggest that Milan still hunting for the new midfield player/s either in loan swap or full ownership deal. The list continues with players like Lassana Diarra (Real Madrid), Antonio Candreva (Udinese), Palombo and Poli (Sampdoria), Dos Santos (Tottenham), Alexander Hleb (Barcelona) and Elano (Galatasaray). While many doubts that neither transfer will go through, there is still a possibility Milan will snatch new player before the transfer deadline close at the end of the month.

In other development, report suggested that Genoa will consider a season long loan swap involving Ignacio Abate and Mesto. As Rossoblu regard Abate as a utility player that can fill the wingback and midfield role,  they prepare to give their 1st choice right back, Mesto. Abate is 23 years old that make a breakthrough during leonardo reign last season and Mesto, 28 years old is a regular starter and also can deploy as a wide midfield.

Other news saw Roma considering a bid to lure Marek Jankulovski from Milanello, as the Czech international, is not include in Max Allegri plan for the upcoming season. Claudio Ranieri wants to add depth to his squad, especially in the defense, as his side is going to play in three competitions next season.The former Juventus boss finds Janku a perfect alternative to wingback John Arne Riise. Marek have already rejected Genoa in this transfer market after saying no to Inter switch in January.His agent has told that the 33-year-old hopes to remain at Milan this summer.

 -Alexandre Pato’s glancing header secured Milan’s 1-1 draw with Emirates Cup hosts Arsenal, while they also hit the woodwork twice.

The Rossoneri have disappointed in pre-season so far, losing to newly-promoted Serie B outfit Varese, while Coach Max Allegri warned that the primary concern was achieving a good fitness level.