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Serie A Showdown: Monza vs. Milan Line-Ups

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Milan Bench Rafael Leao Again, Pulisic and Hernandez Return Against Monza

Milan will face Monza without star player Rafael Leao for the third consecutive game, as Coach Paulo Fonseca opts to keep him on the bench1. However, Christian Pulisic, who has recovered from flu symptoms, and Theo Hernandez, who is back from suspension, will be in the lineup

The match kicks off at 19:45 GMT at the U-Power Stadium2.

AC Milan's Theo Hernandez Reacts to Disallowed Goal AC Milan's defender Theo Hernandez shows his frustration after having his goal disallowed during the Serie A match against Salernitana at San Siro Stadium on May 25, 2024. This match marked the final game coached by his current manager. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP via Getty Images)
AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez Reacts to Disallowed Goal AC Milan’s defender Theo Hernandez shows his frustration after having his goal disallowed during the Serie A match against Salernitana at San Siro Stadium on May 25, 2024. This match marked the final game coached by his current manager. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP via Getty Images)

Follow all the build-up and action from this game and the Udinese-Juventus match on the Liveblog.

Milan’s recent form has been shaky, with two defeats in their last three Serie A matches against Fiorentina and Napoli2. Despite the criticism, Fonseca stands by his decision to drop Leao, instead starting Noah Okafor and Samuel Chukwueze, and moving Pulisic into a trequartista role2.

Theo Hernandez and Reijnders were suspended against Napoli but are available for this match2. Unfortunately, injuries continue to plague Milan, with Matteo Gabbia, Luka Jovic, Ismael Bennacer, and Alessandro Florenzi all out2. Filippo Terracciano will get a rare start to rest Emerson Royal, while Fikayo Tomori has been dropped again2.

Serie A line-ups: Monza vs. Milan

On the other side, Monza’s Daniel Maldini, son of former Milan director Paolo Maldini, has recovered from a shoulder injury and will be looking to make an impact against his former team2. Warren Bondo is also back from suspension2.

Monza has struggled this season with only one victory, a 3-0 win against Verona, but they have managed to hold Roma and Inter to draws2. Coach Alessandro Nesta is coming off a midweek defeat to Atalanta and will be without Stefano Sensi, Samuele Birindelli, Andrea Petagna, and Alessio Cragno2.

Monza vs. Milan Line-Ups

Monza:

  • Goalkeeper: Turati
  • Defenders: Izzo, Marì, Carboni
  • Midfielders: Pereira, Bianco, Bondo, Kyriakopoulos
  • Forwards: Maldini, Mota, Djuric

Milan:

  • Goalkeeper: Maignan
  • Defenders: Terracciano, Thiaw, Pavlovic, Theo Hernandez
  • Midfielders: Fofana, Reijnders
  • Forwards: Chukwueze, Pulisic, Okafor, Morata

It’s shaping up to be an exciting match! Do you have a favorite team in this matchup?

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