Milan vs. Roma: Predicted Starting Line-ups Revealed
AC Milan is set to host AS Roma in a crucial Serie A clash at the San Siro this weekend. Following two consecutive draws, Milan is in dire need of a victory to revitalize their Scudetto ambitions. They currently sit tied on points with Inter Milan and are only three points behind Roma, who in turn trails league leaders Napoli by four points.
Milan’s Recent Performances
The Rossoneri are currently on a nine-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. However, they face the challenge of overcoming a recent 3-1 defeat to Roma in their last meeting. Despite this setback, Milan has a historically favorable record against their rivals.
Injury Updates
- Christian Pulisic is unavailable due to injury, but he is expected to return post-international break.
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ardon Jashari have made their comebacks from injuries and are in contention for selection.
Roma’s Recent Form
AS Roma bounced back from a disappointing 2-1 loss to Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League. They have since secured two consecutive wins against Sassuolo and Parma, showing resilience in their performance. Key players Mario Hermoso and Artem Dovbyk contributed goals in their latest victory.
Attacking Concerns for Roma
Despite their recent successes, Roma is grappling with attacking issues. Evan Ferguson sustained an injury during the match against Parma, adding to the team’s concerns. Dovbyk is now a likely starter, while Paulo Dybala remains a potential option in the lineup.
Predicted Starting Line-ups
Here are the anticipated line-ups for the match:
AC Milan
- Formation: 3-5-2
- Maignan
- De Winter, Gabbia, Pavlovic
- Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Ricci, Estupinan
- Nkunku, Leao
AS Roma
- Formation: 3-4-2-1
- Svilar
- Hermoso, Mancini, Ndicka
- Celik, Cristante, Kone, Wesley
- Soule, Pellegrini
- Dovbyk
This upcoming encounter holds significant importance for both teams as they strive to enhance their standings in the league. Fans can expect an exciting match as Milan looks to assert their dominance at home against a challenging Roma side.
