AC Milan is set to face Hellas Verona at San Siro on Sunday, aiming for a crucial Serie A victory. The match takes place at the iconic Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, where the hosts seek to leverage home advantage.
Current Standings and Performance
As of now, AC Milan is in second place on the Serie A table with 32 points. A win against Verona would propel them to the top of the standings. Recently, the Rossoneri have secured four victories from their last six league matches. However, draws against both Sassuolo and Parma have hindered their momentum. The latest encounter with Sassuolo resulted in a 2-2 draw, in which Milan squandered a 2-1 lead.
Team News and Injuries
Head coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed that Rafael Leão will be unavailable due to ongoing thigh issues. The Portuguese forward has been pivotal in Milan’s attacking strategy this season, but his recurring injuries have necessitated careful management.
Defensive player Matteo Gabbia is also set to miss the match due to a knee injury sustained against Sassuolo. Consequently, Koni De Winter is expected to join Fikayo Tomori and Strahinja Pavlovic in the back line.
Santiago Giménez remains sidelined as he recovers from an ankle injury, although his return is anticipated soon. In the forward line, Christopher Nkunku and Christian Pulisic will likely lead the charge in Leão’s absence. Pulisic has had an impressive season, scoring seven goals in just ten league appearances, positioning him among the league’s top attackers.
Predicted Lineup for AC Milan
The following players are expected to start for AC Milan:
- Maignan (Goalkeeper)
- Tomori (Defender)
- De Winter (Defender)
- Pavlovic (Defender)
- Saelemaekers (Midfielder)
- Loftus-Cheek (Midfielder)
- Modric (Midfielder)
- Rabiot (Midfielder)
- Bartesaghi (Midfielder)
- Nkunku (Forward)
- Pulisic (Forward)
Match Details
The match is scheduled to kick off at 11:30 AM BST on Sunday, December 28th. Fans can catch the live broadcast on DAZN.
With both teams eager for victory, the clash promises to be an exciting encounter in this competitive Serie A season.
