AC Milan will play against Parma at the San Siro on Sunday evening, as the team seeks to keep pace with Serie A leaders Inter Milan.
Milan is currently in second place with an impressive unbeaten streak, while Parma aims to extend their recent momentum after winning their last two matches against Bologna and Hellas Verona.
AC Milan vs Parma – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 22nd February.
- Kick-off: 5pm BST.
- Venue: San Siro, Milan.
AC Milan team news
Massimiliano Allegri will miss the match due to a touchline ban, but he shared positive injury updates, stating that Christian Pulisic is recovering well and the squad is mostly healthy.
“In terms of injuries, we are all fine. Even Pavlovic, who was at risk for a long absence due to a suspected broken fibula, is available, though not in top condition. The others are good. Pulisic and Leao are improving, especially Pulisic,” Allegri said in the pre-game press conference on Saturday.
Santiago Gimenez is still out as he recovers from an ankle injury, expected to return only in late March.
On a positive note, Adrien Rabiot is back from suspension and available for the match.
Parma team news
Parma will be without several players for their trip to Milan. Alessandro Circati is suspended due to accumulating yellow cards.
Abdoulaye Ndiaye is doubtful with a groin injury, and Matija Frigan is out until March after a cruciate ligament injury.
Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is still recovering from a broken hand earlier this season, while Pontus Almqvist is sidelined with a muscle injury until March.
Form
AC Milan
Milan comes into this match after a 1-1 draw with Como. They trail league leaders Inter Milan by 10 points but have a game in hand.
They remain unbeaten in the league for the last 24 matches since losing to Cremonese in their opening game of the season. This season, Milan has a strong defense, conceding only 19 goals in 25 matches and keeping 11 clean sheets.
Parma
Parma’s season has been marked by ups and downs, but they showed improvement with a significant 2-1 win against Hellas Verona on February 15, following a 1-0 victory over Bologna on February 8, giving them renewed hope.
Before these wins, Parma struggled with heavy losses to Juventus (1-4) and Atalanta (0-4), along with a goalless draw against Genoa.
Predicted lineups
AC Milan: Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, De Winter; Saelemaekers, Jashari, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Leao, Nkunku
Parma: Corvi; Del Prato, Troilo, Valenti; Britschgi, Bernabe, Keita, Sorensen, Valeri; Strefezza; Pellegrino
How to watch AC Milan vs Parma?
UK viewers can watch the match live on Paramount+.
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