Milan eye four consecutive victories in Fiorentina clash.
Fiorentina vs
Milan
As Fiorentina prepare to host AC Milan at Stadio Artemio Franchi this Sunday evening, the Viola look to overcome their inconsistent start to the season and avoid a repeat of last March's home defeat to Paulo Fonseca's formidable Rossoneri, who themselves are eager to respond after a midweek Champions League setback.
Fiorentina
The Viola, under Raffaele Palladino, have had a topsy-turvy season in their first six league matches, securing just one victory. Despite a recent 2-0 win against The New Saints in the Europa Conference League, the Florence-based club is struggling to find consistency in the league.
A goalless draw against Empoli in their last match emphasized their difficulties in converting chances into goals. Supporters are eager for a positive response from their team as they gear up to host Milan this weekend.
Fiorentina have remained unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 home league games, with their sole defeat coming against Milan last March. They will be keen to avoid consecutive home losses to Milan when they face Paulo Fonseca's side.
The potential return of Pietro Comuzzo and Lucas Martinez Quarta, previously out due to suspension, could bolster the team's defense. However, the injury absence of Marin Pongracic may still pose challenges at the back.
Meanwhile, former Manchester United player David de Gea will be starting in goal, while Yacine Adli is set to face his parent club. Deployed in a 4-2-3-1 formation, Palladino's team will feature Moise Kean in attack, with both Kean and Adli having scored in the 2-0 win over The New Saints.
Milan
Milan recently faced a challenging 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. As they prepare for Sunday’s match against Fiorentina, they will aim to return to winning form.
Historically, Milan, currently 3rd on the table with 11 points (3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), have been strong in their encounters with Fiorentina. They have won six of their last eight Serie A meetings against them and accumulated a total of 78 victories in 168 matches.
Paulo Fonseca will rely on these impressive records as the team travels to Florence. A 4-2-3-1 formation with Tammy Abraham leading the attack is anticipated from the visiting side.
However, Milan will have to cope with some key absences. Youngster Davide Bartesaghi is suspended following a red card, and Ismaël Bennacer continues to recover from a calf injury sustained during the international break.
