AC Milan dey hope to grab top spot before Serie A rivals play on Sunday as dem host Lazio at San Siro. Milan dey confident fresh from derby win, while Lazio bounce back with 2-0 win over Lecce.
Match Preview
Milan rely on inspired goalkeeper Mike Maignan and luck to beat Inter 1-0 in Derby della Madonnina, thanks to Pulisic’s second-half goal. Maignan shine with several key saves, including stopping penalty from ex-Milan Hakan Calhanoglu.
Victory put Milan above Inter, two points behind leaders Roma, and extend unbeaten streak to 12 games. Rossoneri keep clean sheets in half of first 12 league matches. Another win on Saturday could see Milan top table before Roma and Inter play, but Lazio dey improving.
Lazio’s only defeat since September derby loss was earlier this month to Inter. They bounce back with 2-0 win over Lecce, moving to eighth in table and recording fifth clean sheet in six matches.
However, away scoring drought continue – almost 300 minutes without a goal. Coach Maurizio Sarri still manage team despite transfer ban and injuries. Historical record: Allegri leads Sarri 11-4 in 19 encounters dating back 22 years.
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Team News
Both clubs dey likely to play strongest available XI on Saturday; Coppa Italia clash next Thursday might change plans. Milan may miss Pulisic and Gimenez, leaving Leao and Nkunku upfront in 3-5-2. Zachary Athekame still out.
Lazio long injury list: Samuel Gigot, Matteo Cancellieri, Nicolo Rovella out; Danilo Cataldi, Taty Castellanos doubts. Boulaye Dia likely start upfront; 38-year-old Pedro available on bench.
AC Milan Possible Starting XI
Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Leao, Nkunku
Lazio Possible Starting XI
Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Vecino, Basic; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni
We Say: AC Milan 1-1 Lazio
Last nine meetings between these sides never ended in a draw. Milan dey organised but no prolific, Lazio defence dey solid. Low-scoring stalemate likely on Saturday.
