AC Milan Aims to Bounce Back Against Empoli in Crucial Serie A Clash

AC Milan is set to host Empoli at the San Siro stadium on Saturday, November 30, in a pivotal Serie A match. The Rossoneri are looking to regain momentum after a disappointing 0-0 draw against Juventus and a recent Champions League victory against Slovan Bratislava that was more complicated than expected.

Milan, currently seventh in the standings with 19 points, will be bolstered by the return of key players Alvaro Morata and Rafael Leao to the starting lineup. Morata was suspended for the Champions League match, while Leao came off the bench to score. However, the team will be without injured players Luka Jovic, Ismael Bennacer, and Alessandro Florenzi. Christian Pulisic has shaken off a knock and will be available for the match.

Empoli, unbeaten in their last three matches, sit mid-table with 16 points and have several injury concerns. Nicolas Haas recently underwent surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, and other key players like Mattia De Sciglio, Alberto Grassi, and Szymon Zurkowski are also out. Despite these challenges, Empoli will look to extend their unbeaten run, with former Milan players Lorenzo Colombo and goalkeeper Devis Vasquez in their squad.

The match is crucial for Milan, who have not scored in their last two Serie A games at San Siro and are under pressure to perform after recent stalemates. Historically, Milan have a favorable record against Empoli, with 21 wins, 11 draws, and four defeats in 36 competitive matches. They have won six of their last seven Serie A matches against Empoli, keeping a clean sheet in five of those games.

Predictions suggest that AC Milan’s home advantage and stronger squad depth could give them the edge they need to secure a win. However, Empoli’s recent form and resilience make them a formidable opponent, and the match is expected to be closely contested.