AC Milan, enduring a downturn in their form, faces Frosinone in a bid to restore their confidence after a string of disappointing results.
With two wins from their last eight games, Milan seeks a crucial win against Frosinone, who recently moved into the top half of the table with a thrilling victory over Genoa.
Match Preview
Milan secured a narrow win against Fiorentina after a winless streak of four games.
However, their struggles continued in the Champions League as they faced a defeat against Borussia Dortmund, slipping to the bottom of their group.
Currently six points behind table-toppers Inter in Serie A, Milan is under pressure to get back to winning ways.
Frosinone, yet to win against Milan in Serie A, enters the match with hopes of upsetting the home side.
Although they have faced four consecutive away losses in Serie A, their strong home form has lifted them into the top half of the table, buoyed by a recent win over Genoa.
With youthful talents contributing significantly to their goalscoring, Frosinone’s return to Serie A has been promising, with players born in 2000 or later playing a crucial role in their success this season.
Team News
Milan faces a defensive crisis with Malick Thiaw joining the injury list after their Champions League fixture.
Olivier Giroud remains suspended, while Rafael Leao and Noah Okafor are sidelined due to injuries.
Luka Jovic, yet to score in Serie A, might get another chance in the absence of Giroud and other forward options.
Ismael Bennacer’s return from injury provides a midfield boost for Milan, possibly featuring from the bench in the upcoming game.
Frosinone deals with injuries to Abdou Harroui and Luca Mazzitelli, while Riccardo Marchizza’s availability remains uncertain.
Matias Soule, a key figure for Frosinone, is expected to support the forward line alongside Walid Cheddira or Marvin Cuni.
Possible Lineups
AC Milan:(4-2-3-1)
Maignan;
Calabria, Tomori, Krunic, Hernandez;
Musah, Reijnders;
Chukwueze, Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic;
Jovic
Frosinone:(4-2-3-1)
Turati;
Monterisi, Okoli, Romagnoli, Oyono;
Bourabia, Barrenechea;
Reinier, Soule, Ibrahimovic;
Cheddira
Prediction
Despite Milan’s injury woes and recent poor form, they have enough depth to secure a victory against Frosinone.
However, Frosinone’s struggles away from home may continue, so Milan is expected to clinch a narrow win.
- Our Prediction: AC Milan 2-1 Frosinone
While Milan might be vulnerable due to injuries and poor form, Frosinone’s challenges away from home could see Milan grabbing maximum points in a closely contested match.