Massimiliano Allegri, the head coach of AC Milan, is anticipating a “great evening of sport” as his team prepares to face Juventus at the San Siro. He emphasized the potential of Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic to “turn the game at any moment.”
The highly anticipated match is set to commence at 19:45 UK time (20:45 CEST).
This fixture holds significant importance for the standings at the top of the league. AC Milan requires a victory to maintain their position behind Napoli in second place, while a win for Juventus would see them draw level with Milan and solidify their hold on fourth place, ahead of competitors like Como and Roma.
Allegri Foresees an Intriguing Milan vs. Juventus Clash
“We are talking about Juventus, so it is sure to be a great evening of sport,” Allegri stated to DAZN Italia. “Juve are doing very well right now; they have not conceded in three games and move very effectively across the field. Therefore, we must be organized, solid, and technically precise.”
Despite the challenges encountered with Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic operating as centre-forwards within a 3-5-2 formation, Allegri expressed confidence in their abilities. “They are fine; they are just in need of goals, and I hope that those will arrive this evening,” he remarked. “They are players who can turn the game at any moment, but above all, we need a strong performance from the whole team.”
Davide Bartesaghi, despite not being at peak fitness, is expected to start for Milan, while Youssouf Fofana has also recovered from a knock to be available in midfield.
Luciano Spalletti has opted for a back four, a shift from his previous three-defender system. However, Kenan Yildiz and Dusan Vlahovic are only fit enough for a place on the bench.
“I expect a team that will move well and play between the lines, so we must be solid and allow as few balls as possible to go through. Juventus are strong in one-on-one situations; they have always had a good squad, and the arrival of Spalletti has just made them stronger,” Allegri concluded.
