AC Milan travels to the MAPEI Stadium for their next Serie A encounter on Sunday against Sassuolo as they look to enter the top four of the league table.
Sassuolo vs AC Milan – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 11th October.
- Kick-off: 5pm BST.
- Venue: MAPEI Stadium, Reggio Emilia.
Sassuolo team news
Sassuolo manager Alberto Aquilani must navigate an extensive injury crisis following the international break to field a competitive side.
The Neroverdi will definitely be without Ismaël Koné, Jay Idzes, Fali Candé, and Edoardo Pieragnolo. Midfielder Daniel Boloca is also ruled out with a knee issue, while Yeferson Paz remains a long-term absentee.
Additional uncertainty surrounds starting goalkeeper Arijanet Murić, who picked up a knock while away with Kosovo; Stefano Turati stands ready to deputize if Murić fails a late fitness test.
Cristian Volpato and Sebastian Walukiewicz are also carrying minor knocks. Despite these defensive setbacks, Sassuolo will stick to their classic 4-3-3 system, heavily relying on their attacking trio.
Domenico Berardi, who boasts an incredible career record of 12 goals against Milan, will anchor the right wing alongside Sebastiano Esposito and Armand Laurienté to spearhead the offense.
AC Milan team news
AC Milan faces notable selection challenges on the flanks ahead of their packed October schedule. Head coach Rúben Amorim is dealing with a significant blow as winger Alexis Saelemaekers is ruled out for at least four months due to an ankle injury sustained in training, joining backup goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano on the sidelines.
Further complicating defensive plans, left-back Pervis Estupiñán returned from international duty with a knee sprain.
While his recovery is progressing, he remains a major doubt for this fixture, making youngster Davide Bartesaghi the highly anticipated starter at left-back.
Tactically, Amorim is expected to deploy his preferred 3-4-2-1 structure. Gonçalo Ramos is set to lead the Rossoneri attack following a highly impressive international break with Portugal.
He will be supported creatively in the final third by Christian Pulisic and Diego Moreira, while Luka Modrić and Adrien Rabiot anchor the midfield.
Form
Sassuolo
Sassuolo sits 10th in the Serie A Table with a mixed start to their domestic campaign, recording two wins, one draw, and two losses. They have shown immense potential at home, highlighted by a thrilling 3-2 victory over heavyweights Juventus. However, Alberto Aquilani’s side has struggled with inconsistency on the road. Their momentum stalled just before the international break following a disappointing 2-1 away defeat against Monza.
AC Milan
AC Milan remains unbeaten in Serie A, sitting fifth with 11 points after picking up three wins and two draws. Before the international break, Rúben Amorim’s men snapped a minor three-game winless slump across all competitions by comfortably dispatching Lecce 3-0. While their league form is steady, the Rossoneri look to sharpen their execution on the road, having settled for consecutive away draws against domestic rivals Juventus and Lazio.
Predicted lineups
Sassuolo: Muric; Cinquegrano, Caleta-Car, Leysen, Doig; Bakola, Matic, Thorstvedt; Berardi, Esposito, Lauriente
AC Milan: Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Moreira; Ramos
How to watch Sassuolo vs AC Milan?
UK viewers can watch the match directly on DAZN UK.
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