In a crucial Champions League Group F showdown, AC Milan aims to bounce back from their previous loss to Paris Saint-Germain as they face the French giants at San Siro.
Match Preview
AC Milan faced a 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in their last encounter, with goals from Kylian Mbappe, Lee Kang-in, and Randal Kolo Muani.
Milan’s domestic form has also dipped recently, with no wins in their last three Serie A matches.
On the other hand, Paris Saint-Germain enters this match on a fantastic five-game winning streak, scoring three goals in each game.
Despite their strong form, PSG has struggled in their recent Champions League away matches, with just two wins in their last ten.
AC Milan will need to overcome their goal drought in the Champions League, as they have failed to score in five consecutive matches.
PSG, on the other hand, is seeking to continue their dominance over Italian teams.
Team News
AC Milan is dealing with several injuries, including Pierre Kalulu, Simon Kjaer, Marco Pellegrino, Marco Sportiello, Ismael Bennacer, and Mattia Caldara.
Theo Hernandez is expected to return from an ankle injury.
PSG has defensive concerns with Danilo Pereira sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
Nuno Mendes, Sergio Rico, and Presnel Kimpembe are also unavailable.
Marco Asensio and Keylor Navas are dealing with foot and back injuries, respectively.
Predicted Starting Lineups:
AC Milan:
- Maignan;
- Calabria, Tomori, Thiaw, T. Hernandez;
- Musah, Reijnders, Loftus-Cheek;
- Pulisic, Giroud, Leao
Paris Saint-Germain:
- Donnarumma;
- Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, L. Hernandez;
- Dembele, Ugarte, Zaire-Emery, Lee;
- Kolo Muani, Mbappe
Prediction:
AC Milan is likely to struggle to find their form in the Champions League against a strong PSG side.
Paris Saint-Germain’s goal-scoring ability and recent form give them the advantage, and they are expected to secure a clean sheet in this away match.
- Our Prediction: AC Milan 0-2 Paris Saint-Germain