Fiorentina Hosts AC Milan in Crucial Serie A Showdown

On Matchday 7 of Serie A, Fiorentina is set to host AC Milan at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in what promises to be a challenging encounter just before the international break. The match is scheduled for a 20:45 CEST kick-off, as both teams look to secure a key victory in this intense phase of the league.

AC Milan, known as the Rossoneri, is coming off three consecutive wins in Serie A and are looking to extend their streak to four. Despite a recent setback in the European competitions, where they lost to Bayer Leverkusen, the team’s spirits remain high. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca emphasized the importance of maintaining consistency, stating, “Continuity is important at this stage of the season. Playing in Florence is always challenging. They are a great team, but we are ready to put in a strong performance.”

On the other side, the Viola are in a buoyant mood after securing a 2-0 victory against The New Saints in their Conference League group opener. Fiorentina registered a win and a draw in their last two league fixtures, bolstering their confidence ahead of facing a top contender like AC Milan. Raffaele Palladino, Fiorentina’s manager, expressed optimism during his press engagements, “It will be a great challenge; we are ready and pumped. We need to play a perfect game, as we’re up against a great team with excellent individual talents.”

Team selections reveal a couple of lineup changes for Fiorentina. Raffaele Palladino retains Pietro Comuzzo in central defense, indicating a tactical preference over Lucas Martínez Quarta. Midfielder Yacine Adli will face his former club, AC Milan, alongside Edoardo Bove who is expected to provide additional defensive resilience on the left.

Conversely, AC Milan is limited in their selection due to injuries to several key players including Alessandro Florenzi, Davide Calabria, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. This has forced manager Fonseca to rely on his consistent starting XI with Álvaro Morata potentially joining Tammy Abraham in the attack.

The fixture is set to be broadcasted on DAZN in Italy, with match coverage provided by various Rossoneri media channels. Furthermore, Luca Pairetto will officiate the match, supported by linesmen Rossi and Cecco, and Sozza as the VAR.

Elsewhere in Serie A, the weekend fixtures have been exciting as Napoli defeated Como 3-1 and Inter narrowly overcame Torino with a 3-2 win. The outcome of the Fiorentina versus AC Milan match could significantly impact league standings, making this match crucial for both teams.