Milan Aims for Top Spot Against Struggling Parma in Serie A Clash

PARMA, Italy — AC Milan is set to take on Parma at the Stadio Tardini on Saturday night, aiming to reclaim the top spot in Serie A. The match comes on the heels of a 1-0 victory against Roma, and a win could temporarily elevate Milan above Napoli, Roma, and Inter, who all play on Sunday.

Milan has experienced a resurgence recently, with coach Massimiliano Allegri confidently selecting a strong lineup. After a series of injuries, Milan’s treatment room has nearly cleared, with Christian Pulisic returning to the squad. However, Santiago Gimenez and Adrien Rabiot remain sidelined. The lineup features an unchanged three-man defense, with Koni De Winter, Matteo Gabbia, and Strahinja Pavlovic anchoring the backline in front of goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

Pervis Estupinan‘s return from injury bolsters the squad, taking on the left wing-back role alongside right-winger Alexis Saelemaekers. The midfield trio consists of Youssouf Fofana, Luka Modric, and Samuele Ricci. Up front, Christopher Nkunku and Rafael Leao form the attacking pair, with Pulisic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek poised to make appearances from the bench.

On the opposing side, Parma is struggling, sitting 16th in the league with just one win from their first ten matches and the lowest goal tally in Europe’s top five leagues. Coach Carlos Cuesta, new to senior management, is hoping to unlock his team’s potential after a disappointing start to the season.

The Gialloblu’s last outing was a 3-1 defeat to Bologna, following a brief lead in that match. Cuesta’s lineup will feature goalkeeper Takashi Suzuki, with a focus on finding the goal-scoring rhythm missing from their play thus far.

While Milan looks to capitalize on its recent form, Parma is desperate for points to climb out of the relegation zone. Milan is expected to run hard for victory, with history on their side having won seven of their last ten encounters against Parma.

The excitement builds as fans await the kickoff, with both teams eager to make a statement in this critical Serie A match.