AC Milan will aim to bounce back from a disappointing defeat as they face struggling Cremonese in Serie A this Sunday. The Rossoneri suffered a 1-0 loss to Parma last week, ending their 24-match unbeaten streak in the league.
Match Preview
Milan’s defeat left them trailing first-placed Inter Milan by 13 points. They have hopes of reclaiming momentum as they prepare to meet Cremonese at Stadio Zini. Historically, Milan has struggled at this location, failing to score on their last three visits.
In August, Cremonese managed a surprising 2-1 victory over Milan, driven by a crucial late goal from Federico Bonazzoli. Now, the home team hopes to secure a league double, a feat last achieved by a promoted team in 1987.
Cremonese’s Challenges
Cremonese has faced a tough start to 2023. They are currently on a harrowing winless streak, with 10 of their last 12 matches resulting in no goals. Their last win dates back to December, and they fell to Roma 3-0 last week, putting them at risk of relegation.
Currently, they sit 17th in Serie A, just above the drop zone on goal difference. Manager Davide Nicola’s position is under scrutiny as the club fights to avoid demotion just one year after winning the Serie B playoffs.
- Cremonese’s Recent Form: D, L, L, L, D, L
- AC Milan’s Recent Form: W, D, W, W, D, L
Team News
Milan’s squad will see midfielders Ruben Loftus-Cheek sidelined due to a facial injury, while Matteo Gabbia’s status is uncertain due to a flexor issue. However, top scorers Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao have returned from injuries.
Cremonese will miss key defender Federico Baschirotto and others due to injury. Despite their struggles, players like Bonazzoli and veteran Jamie Vardy will strive to revitalize the team’s attack.
Possible Lineups
| Cremonese | AC Milan |
|---|---|
| Audero | Maignan |
| Terracciano | Tomori |
| Luperto | De Winter |
| Bianchetti | Pavlovic |
| Zerbin | Saelemaekers |
| Thorsby | Fofana |
| Bondo | Modric |
| Maleh | Rabiot |
| Pezzella | Bartesaghi |
| Bonazzoli | Pulisic |
| Vardy | Leao |
Prediction
The matchup looks promising for AC Milan, who rank third in Serie A for clean sheets. With Cremonese struggling to score at home, Milan is likely to secure a 2-0 victory as they aim to revive their title hopes in Serie A.
