Hellas Verona vs AC Milan – Match preview and team news
TL;DR
AC Milan faces Hellas Verona in a crucial Serie A match on Sunday. Milan is currently third in the league, aiming to secure their position against a competitive Verona side.
Key points
- AC Milan plays Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday.
- Milan is third in the league with 63 points.
- They are five points ahead of Como and three ahead of Juventus.
- The match is part of Matchday 33.
Hellas Verona vs AC Milan – Match preview and team news
AC Milan go head-to-head against Hellas Verona in a Serie A match on Sunday in a Matchday 33 clash.
AC Milan currently sits in third position in the league with 63 points, just five points above fifth placed Como and three ahead of fourth placed Juventus.
Hellas Verona vs AC Milan – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 19th April.
- Kick-off: 2pm BST.
- Venue: Stadio Mercantonio Bentegodi, Verona.
Hellas Verona team news
In terms of team news, Tomas Suslov returns from suspension in a timely boost for Paolo Sammarco. Suat Serdar remains sidelined with a long-term injury, while Armel Bella-Kotchap and Sandi Lovric are both doubts as they continue to deal with minor knocks.
Sammarco is expected to stick largely with a familiar lineup for this clash against the Rossoneri. The defensive unit remains unchanged, with Montipò set to start in goal, supported by Nelsson, Edmundsson, and Frese at the back.
There are no anticipated alterations in midfield either, as the same five players who featured in last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Torino are likely to retain their places.
The only adjustments come in attack, where Sammarco is set to rotate his front line. Kieron Bowie and Abdou Harroui are expected to drop to the bench, making way for Gift Orban and Amin Sarr to lead the line.
AC Milan team news
AC Milan has the entire squad available. Matteo Gabbia has returned from hernia surgery, giving Allegri a full-strength group to work with.
Changes are expected, especially in defence. Fikayo Tomori is set to return after missing the Udinese defeat, while Gabbia is also pushing to start. Strahinja Pavlovic should keep his place, with Mike Maignan in goal.
In midfield, Allegri is likely to stick with his trusted core of Alexis Saelemaekers, Youssouf Fofana, Luka Modric, Adrien Rabiot and Davide Bartesaghi.
The biggest doubts remain in attack. Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic are both struggling for form, with Leao even jeered last weekend.
Alternatives such as Santiago Gimenez, Niclas Fullkrug or Christopher Nkunku could come in, though the current pair may get one final chance together.
Discipline is also a concern, with five players one booking away from suspension ahead of Juventus. Still, Allegri is expected to field his strongest XI.
Form
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona is in a critical relegation battle, currently sitting 19th in Serie A with only 18 points. Their recent form is poor, having lost four consecutive matches, including a 2-1 defeat to Torino and a 1-0 loss to Fiorentina earlier this month. With just one win in 15 home games this season, the Gialloblu are struggling for defensive stability and attacking output, averaging only 0.7 goals per match.
AC Milan
AC Milan has recently faced a dip in form, losing three of their last four league games. They suffered a heavy 3-0 home defeat against Udinese on 11 April and a 1-0 loss to Napoli before that. While their season-long stats remain respectable, the Rossoneri’s recent inconsistency has allowed chasing teams like Juventus and Como to close the gap in the Champions League qualification race.
Predicted lineups
Hellas Verona: Montipo; Edmundsson, Nelsson, Frese; Oyegoke, Akpa Akpro, Gagliardini, Bernede, Belghali; Sarr, Orban
AC Milan: Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Leao
How to watch Hellas Verona vs AC Milan?
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch this match on DAZN.
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Q&A
What time is the Hellas Verona vs AC Milan match on Sunday?
The match is scheduled for Sunday, but the exact kickoff time is not specified in the preview.
What is AC Milan's current position in Serie A standings?
AC Milan is currently in third place in the Serie A standings with 63 points.
How many points separate AC Milan from fifth-placed Como?
AC Milan is five points ahead of fifth-placed Como in the Serie A standings.
What are the implications of the match for AC Milan's league position?
A win against Hellas Verona would help AC Milan maintain their third position and secure a Champions League spot.
