AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien will be drafted to the defence ahead of their home meeting against Sassuolo on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old has already played in that position against Udinese and Verona and will be drafted into the same role against Sassuolo at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
Milan manager Filipo Inzaghi prefers to use the Ghanian international in defence alongside Manchester United target Nigel de Jong.
The Italian giants, 7th on the table will be aiming for a win to enhance their prospect this term which has not gone too well.