AC Milan faces Sassuolo in a crucial Serie A match on Saturday, aiming to secure their top four position. They need five more points to guarantee a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League.
Key points
AC Milan plays Sassuolo in Serie A on Saturday
AC Milan aims to secure a top four position
They need five more points for UCL qualification
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Sassuolo vs AC Milan – Match preview and team news
AC Milan travels away from home as they face Sassuolo in their next Serie A fixture on Saturday.
AC Milan will look to solidify their top four position as they need just five more points to confirm their participation in the UCL next season.
Sassuolo vs AC Milan – Match preview and team news
Date: Sunday, 3rd May.
Kick-off: 2pm BST.
Venue: Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia.
Sassuolo team news
Fabio Grosso is navigating a significant injury list in his defensive department. The Neroverdi will be without Filippo Romagna, Edoardo Pieragnolo, and Fali Candé, all of whom have been ruled out.
Additionally, Daniel Boloca remains in doubt following recent arthroscopic surgery. However, the mood is bolstered by the expected return of Domenico Berardi to the starting XI.
Berardi has historically scored 11 goals against Milan throughout his career. Grosso is expected to stick with a compact defensive structure, with Jay Idzes and Taril Muharemovic protecting the back line.
Andrea Pinamonti will lead the line and Armand Lauriente will join the attack from the flanks. With relegation fears long gone, Sassuolo can play with the freedom necessary to potentially upset the Milanese giants once again.
Q&A
What is the significance of the Sassuolo vs AC Milan match?
The match is crucial for AC Milan as they need to secure five more points to confirm their place in the UEFA Champions League next season.
When is the Sassuolo vs AC Milan match scheduled?
The match is scheduled for Saturday.
How is AC Milan performing in Serie A this season?
AC Milan is currently in a strong position, aiming to solidify their top four status in the league.
What does Sassuolo need to do to compete against AC Milan?
Sassuolo will need to perform at their best to challenge AC Milan, who are looking to secure their Champions League qualification.
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AC Milan team news
The biggest blow for manager Massimiliano Allegri is the loss of midfield veteran Luka Modric, who is sidelined for the rest of the campaign after suffering a severe facial injury during the recent clash with Juventus.
In his absence, Ardon Jashari is the frontrunner to step into the starting lineup. Further rotations are expected, with Pervis Estupiñán likely challenging Davide Bartesaghi for the left-back spot to provide more attacking threat.
Despite the Modric injury, the Rossoneri boast a relatively deep squad for this late-season push, with key figures like Matteo Gabbia and Fikayo Tomori fully fit and ready to anchor the defence against a tricky opponent.
Form
Sassuolo
Sassuolo is currently 11th in the table with 46 points, comfortably clear of relegation. They are in solid recent form, suffering only one defeat in their last five matches. Like Milan, their previous result was a 0-0 stalemate away at Fiorentina. At the Mapei Stadium, they have shown resilience, coming off two consecutive home wins and losing only once in their last five home fixtures.
AC Milan
AC Milan enters this match sitting 3rd in Serie A with 67 points from 34 matches. Their recent form has been inconsistent, recording two wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last five outings. They recently played out a 0-0 draw against Juventus, which marked their second consecutive clean sheet but also highlighted a lack of cutting edge upfront. Despite this, their away record remains impressive with 10 wins this season.
