As the weekend approaches, AC Milan is poised to maintain their lead in Serie A against Sassuolo.
The Rossoneri have surprised many by topping the league and remain unbeaten since the first weekend. They have secured victories in their last three Serie A matches, benefitting from not participating in European competitions this season.
Sassuolo is currently in eighth place and is striving for a spot in European competitions this season.
AC Milan vs Sassuolo – Predicted lineup and team news
AC Milan team news
Rafael Leao is expected to miss the match due to a muscular injury.
With his absence, leading scorer Christian Pulisic is likely to return to the starting lineup. The USA international scored two goals off the bench in the recent 3-2 comeback win against Torino.
Christian Pulisic has netted seven Serie A goals this season on just ten shots on target, showing he remains a key player for Milan despite limited involvement in the play. pic.twitter.com/sdxuUAZ8un
— Football Italia (@footballitalia) December 12, 2025
Santiago Gimenez will also be unavailable for Milan, along with Zachary Athekam (calf). An evaluation of Youssouf Fofana’s injury is also pending, as he deals with an adductor issue.
AC Milan predicted lineup
Projected AC Milan XI: Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Nkunku.
What time does AC Milan vs Sassuolo kick off?
The match will start at 11am GMT on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
How to watch AC Milan vs Sassuolo
The AC Milan versus Sassuolo match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and DAZN.
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