Preview: AC Milan vs. Lazio

After beating Inter on this season’s first Derby della Madonnina, AC Milan welcome Lazio at San Siro this weekend in an try to pile the stress on Serie A leaders Roma.

Milan sealed a slender 1-0 victory over their neighbourhood rivals Inter of their earlier outing, because of Mike Maignan’s heroics, who saved a Hakan Calhanoglu penalty, and Christian Pulisic’s second-half aim. The win prolonged the Rossoneri’s unbeaten run to 12 consecutive video games and in second place within the league standings, simply two factors away from leaders Roma, who play on Sunday.

Massimiliano Allegri could be jubilant to see his facet again on observe for potential Scudetto glory, though he has reiterated on a number of events that his goal is to complete prime 4. That is set to be a key weekend for Milan as they’ll find yourself as desk toppers with a win because the Giallorossi face a tricky process towards Napoli.

In the meantime, Lazio come into this match on the again of a 2-0 victory over Lecce, the place targets from Matteo Guendouzi and Tijjani Noslin helped the facet return to successful methods.

After a gradual begin to the brand new season, the Biancocelesti have been present process a resurgence in type till they have been stopped by the Nerazzurri in a 2-0 defeat. With 5 wins, three attracts, and 4 losses this marketing campaign, Lazio have acquired 18 factors throughout the board as they sit in eighth place within the Serie A desk behind Juventus.

Regardless of being a great distance from a top-four problem, Maurizio Sarri deserves the credit for navigating the membership by means of a tricky scenario the place they’ve been banned from making transfers.

Outcomes from their final 5 matches throughout all competitions

The Rossoneri’s prime scorer Christian Pulisic might need to sit down this one out on account of a minor harm. Allegri is predicted to begin with Rafael Leao and Christopher Nkunku up entrance.

Milan’s line-up is ready to stay unchanged from the final match except for the USA worldwide.

As for Lazio, Sarri might be with out Samuel Gigot, Matteo Cancellieri and Nicolo Rovella. Taty Castellanos will want some extra time to recuperate.

An off-form Boulauye Dia is ready to steer the assault.

AC Milan (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Leao, Nkunku.

Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Vecino, Primary; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni.