Milan vs Liverpool
Champions League this season
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Milan re-ignites European rivalry with Liverpool.
As the revamped 2024-25 UEFA Champions League kicks off, AC Milan and Liverpool prepare for a thrilling encounter at San Siro, with both European powerhouses eager to assert dominance under their new management after contrasting fortunes in their domestic campaigns.
Milan
After a slow start to the season under new boss Paulo Fonseca, Milan finally found form with a commanding 4-0 victory over Venezia at the weekend. First-half goals from Theo Hernandez, Youssouf Fofana, Christian Pulisic, and Rafael Leao gave the Rossoneri their first win under Fonseca, who arrived in Milan with great expectations after mixed spells at Lille and Roma.
On Tuesday, Milan will take on Liverpool, another side with a new manager, as they begin their UEFA Champions League campaign. With five games between both sides on European turf, an acrimonious history exists with memories of the epic Miracle of Istanbul, a flashpoint for Milan.
Milan will be hoping to pick up back-to-back victories across two competitions when they host the Reds, a side they recently lost to at home. However, recent improvements against English opposition on European soil could serve as a source of inspiration for Fonseca’s side, as Milan is unbeaten in the last four games against an English side in the competition.
Fonseca is expected to deploy a 4-3-3 with Tammy Abraham, Pulisic, and Rafael Leão in attack. Malick Thiaw, Alessandro Florenzi, and Ismael Bennacer, who picked up an injury during international duty with Algeria, are all ruled out for Milan.
Liverpool
Liverpool are coming off a disappointing weekend, losing 1-0 to Nottingham Forest after a single goal from Callum Hudson-Odoi. This unexpected result ended their three-game winning streak under new boss Arne Slot, dropping them to 4th place in the Premier League.
Tuesday’s clash with Milan presents an opportunity for Liverpool to rekindle their strong form. They boast a 100% winning record at the San Siro in their last three European visits, with victories against Inter in 2008 and 2022, and against AC Milan in 2021.
Liverpool have also won four of their last five games against Italian opposition in European competitions. A 4—2—3—1 formation is anticipated against Milan, likely featuring Darwin Núñez in attack, supported by Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, and Dominik Szoboszlai.
However, Federico Chiesa, a recent signing for Liverpool, might miss the match due to fitness concerns.
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