AC Milan Prepares to Face Sassuolo in Serie A Encounter

In their most recent outing, Milan defeated Lecce 3-0, with summer acquisition Diego Moreira scoring for the third consecutive match. This victory helped Milan return to form following a three-game winless streak, which included a draw against Juventus and a defeat to Lazio.

The Rossoneri aim to complete their first six Serie A matches without a loss since 2022, although they recently faced challenges against Sassuolo. Their last trip to the Mapei Stadium resulted in a defeat that impacted their Champions League qualification. Milan has not won in their last three league encounters against the Neroverdi. Despite a significant Coppa Italia loss two years ago, Sassuolo has performed well against Milan in recent meetings, experiencing only two losses in their last nine Serie A matches.

Sassuolo has recently demonstrated their potential by upsetting Juventus in a previous match, although they suffered a surprising loss to Monza right before the break, leaving them in 10th position in the Serie A table. Their form at home has been strong, with eight wins in their last 11 league fixtures.

In terms of team news, AC Milan will miss Belgium international Alexis Saelemaekers due to an ankle injury, while Pervis Estupinan is expected to return for Sassuolo after a knee sprain. New manager Alberto Aquilani is scheduled to field a starting lineup similar to the one against Lecce, featuring notable players like Goncalo Ramos and Moreira, who has scored three goals in limited playtime.

Sassuolo’s leading scorer, Domenico Berardi, is also expected to be a key player as he has scored 12 goals in 20 matches against Milan. Meanwhile, several Sassuolo players, including Fali Cande and Ismael Kone, remain sidelined due to injury.

Experts predict a competitive match, suggesting a final score of 2-2, as Sassuolo frequently raises their game against top-tier teams, potentially challenging Milan's defense.