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Pazzini left out of AC Milan's squad to face Barcelona with injury; Mexes and Boateng included
AC Milan forward Giampaolo Pazzini, left, celebrates with his teammate forward Stephan El Shaarawy after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Genoa and AC Milan at the Ferraris stadium in Genoa, Italy, Friday, March 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
MILAN - Forward Giampaolo Pazzini has been left out of AC Milan's squad for Tuesday's Champions League match with Barcelona with a bruised right leg.
Defender Philippe Mexes and midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng were included despite struggling with muscle problems over the past few days.
Pazzini was injured during Friday's 2-0 win over Genoa.
Milan takes a 2-0 first-leg lead into Tuesday's match at the Camp Nou.
With Mario Balotelli cup tied after transferring from Manchester City last month, 20-year-old Stephan El Shaarawy, who has scored a team-high 16 goals in Serie A this season, will be expected to lead the Rossoneri attack.
Other options in attack include Boateng, Bojan Krkic and 18-year-old M'Baye Niang.
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