In the upcoming Serie A match, Fiorentina hosts AC Milan at the Stadio Artemio Franchi at 14:00 GMT. This match marks a crucial opportunity for the Rossoneri to potentially claim the top spot in the league standings, as Inter and Napoli are set to clash later on the same day.
Key Line-ups for Fiorentina vs. Milan
AC Milan has made several adjustments to their starting lineup due to player absences. Fikayo Tomori is serving a suspension, while Santiago Gimenez is sidelined with a long-term ankle injury. Additionally, some key players, including Rafael Leao and Luka Modric, are not fully fit, prompting them to start on the bench.
- AC Milan Starting XI:
- Maignan
- De Winter
- Gabbia
- Pavlovic
- Saelemaekers
- Loftus-Cheek
- Jashari
- Ricci
- Estupinan
- Pulisic
- Fullkrug
Fiorentina’s Current Situation
Fiorentina enters this match sitting in the penultimate position alongside Hellas Verona. However, they have shown signs of improvement, securing their first two wins of the season recently. Their last match ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Lazio, with a dramatic late equalizer from Pedro.
- Fiorentina Starting XI:
- De Gea
- Dodo
- Pongracic
- Comuzzo
- Gosens
- Mandragora
- Fagioli
- Ndour
- Parisi
- Kean
- Gudmundsson
Player Updates
For AC Milan, January signing Niklas Fullkrug is set to make his full debut after appearing as a substitute in previous matches against Cagliari and Genoa. Christian Pulisic will partner with him up front, as Leao and Modric are being rested ahead of a crucial Week 16 match against Como.
On Fiorentina’s side, Moise Kean returns to the starting lineup after a brief absence due to personal issues. New signing Manor Solomon remains on the bench, and Edin Dzeko along with Tariq Lamptey are not available for selection. Meanwhile, Pablo Mari has recently transferred to Al-Hilal, and Marco Brescianini joins the bench for the first time after his move from Atalanta.
This Serie A showdown promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams eager for points to improve their standings.
