Kalac - who played his last match in the green and gold against Paraguay at Suncorp Stadium - is highly likely to play in Milan’s Champions League showdown against Manchester United on April 24 at Old Trafford.

Milan’s Brazilian No1 Dida, is again suffering from a shoulder injury. Dida will also miss this week's Serie A meeting with Ascoli and team doctor Jean-Pierre Meersseman is not hopeful, saying: “Naturally the goal is Manchester but there’s not much hope.”