AC Milan will host Parma at the San Siro on Sunday evening as the Rossoneri aim to maintain their pursuit of Serie A leaders Inter Milan.
Milan is in second place with an impressive unbeaten run, while Parma look to build on their recent revival following back-to-back victories against Bologna and Hellas Verona.
AC Milan vs Parma – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 22nd February.
- Kick-off: 5pm BST.
- Venue: San Siro, Milan.
AC Milan team news
Although Massimiliano Allegri will serve a touchline ban for this match, he delivered encouraging injury news ahead of the Parma clash, confirming that Christian Pulisic is improving and the squad is largely healthy.
“On the injury front, we are all fine. Even Pavlovic, who seemed at risk of a long stop as we feared a broken fibula. Even though he’s not in great condition, he’s available. The others are all fine. Pulisic and Leao are better, especially Pulisic.” Allegri stated during his pre-game press conference on Saturday.
Santiago Gimenez remains unavailable as the Mexican international continues his recovery from an ankle injury, with his return not expected until late March.
In other good news, Adrien Rabiot returns from suspension and is available for selection in this game.
Parma team news
Parma face multiple absences for their trip to Milan. Alessandro Circati is suspended for this match due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
Abdoulaye Ndiaye is doubtful due to a groin injury, while Matija Frigan faces an extended absence until March following a cruciate ligament injury.
Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki continues his recovery from a broken hand sustained earlier this season, and Pontus Almqvist is sidelined with a muscle issue until March.
Form
AC Milan
AC Milan comes to this match after a 1-1 draw with Como. They are now 10 points behind league leaders Inter Milan with a game in hand.
But on the other hand, they are unbeaten in the league for 24 matches now after their shock defeat to Cremonese in the first match of the season. Since then, they haven’t lost a match in Serie A.
Milan’s defensive record has been particularly impressive this season, conceding only 19 goals in 25 matches, the joint second best in the league while accumulating 11 clean sheets.
Parma
Parma’s season has been characterised by inconsistency, but they showed signs of recovery with a crucial 2-1 home victory against Hellas Verona on February 15. This triumph followed a 1-0 win away to Bologna on February 8, providing renewed optimism for the Gialloblu.
Before their recent victories, Parma endured a difficult spell, suffering heavy defeats to Juventus (1-4 at home) and Atalanta (0-4 away), alongside a goalless draw with Genoa.
Predicted lineups
AC Milan: Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, De Winter; Saelemaekers, Jashari, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Leao, Nkunku
Parma: Corvi; Del Prato, Troilo, Valenti; Britschgi, Bernabe, Keita, Sorensen, Valeri; Strefezza; Pellegrino
How to watch AC Milan vs Parma?
For UK viewers, the match will be broadcast live on Paramount+.
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