Monza vs Milan
Serie A this season
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| GP | P | GD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 16 | 26 | 9 | |
| 20 | 17 | 10 | -8 |
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Monza, Milan go head-to-head in local derby.
Under the floodlights of Stadio Brianteo, Monza aims to reignite the memories of last season's dramatic comeback against AC Milan, as Paulo Fonseca's side seeks redemption amidst their Serie A struggles and a looming Champions League showdown.
Monza
On Saturday, Monza will aim to replicate last season’s spectacular 4-2 comeback win against their prestigious neighbors. In that memorable encounter, the Biancorossi scored twice in stoppage time, with goals from Warren Bondo and Milan-loanee Lorenzo Colombo sealing a historic victory over Milan.
Monza’s recent form has shown improvement; following a challenging start, they’ve built a three-game unbeaten run and progressed to the Coppa Italia’s last 16. However, a 2-0 loss to Atalanta left them with eight points after ten games, keeping them perilously close to the relegation zone.
The scene is set for a thrilling showdown at the Stadio Brianteo, with Monza looking to compound Milan’s woes. The Biancorossi face a few setbacks, as Samuele Birindelli, Alessio Cragno, and Stefano Sensi are sidelined due to injuries.
However, Warren Bondo’s return from suspension offers Monza some midfield reinforcement. Milan Đurić is likely to start up front when former Milan player Alessandro Nesta deploys the 4—2—3—1 formation, with Daniel Maldini also in contention for a starting place.
Milan
Trailing 11 points behind Serie A's frontrunners, Napoli, Milan faces intense pressure to deliver results, particularly after a midweek defeat to Napoli. Paulo Fonseca's side has struggled for consistency this season, securing only five wins out of 12 games across all competitions.
The Rossoneri's 2-0 loss to Napoli on Tuesday widened the gap in the Scudetto race. Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia left Milan in 8th place with 14 points. Getting back to winning ways is Fonseca's major concern as Milan makes the short trip to Monza this weekend.
This trip is particularly notable after a surprising 4-2 defeat to Monza ended Milan's six-game winning run, with an aggregate of 17-2. With Real Madrid up next in the UEFA Champions League, a weekend win over Monza could inspire Milan to remain in contention for a place in the next round.
For this local derby, the return of Theo Hernandez and Tijjani Reijnders from suspension boosts Fonseca's options. Filippo Terracciano and Yunus Musah are not expected to feature in the starting lineup.
Up front, Álvaro Morata is set to lead the line, alongside Christian Pulisic, who recently recovered from illness. Fonseca must decide whether to bring Rafael Leão back into the starting lineup or continue with Noah Okafor on the left wing in his preferred 4—3—3 formation.
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