Monza vs AC Milan: Key Match Preview and Lineups for Serie A Clash

On Saturday, November 2, Monza will host AC Milan in a crucial Matchday 11 encounter of the 2024-2025 Serie A season. The match, set to kick off at 3:45 PM ET (20:45 CET), will be broadcast live in the USA on various platforms including Fubo, CBS Sports Golazo Network, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, FOX Deportes, and DirecTV Stream.

AC Milan, managed by Coach Paulo Fonseca, is looking to bounce back from a recent 2-0 defeat to Napoli. The team has faced a tough phase, losing two of their last three league games, and a victory against Monza is vital for regaining momentum. Theo Hernández and Tijjani Reijnders return from suspension, while Christian Pulisic, who recovered from flu symptoms, will play in a trequartista role. Rafael Leao, however, has been dropped to the bench for the third consecutive game, with Noah Okafor and Samuel Chukwueze starting instead.

Monza, under the management of Alessandro Nesta, is also in need of crucial points. Despite a recent 2-0 defeat to Atalanta, Monza has shown resilience with draws against Roma and Venezia, and a notable 3-0 victory against Hellas Verona. Daniel Maldini, who has shaken off a shoulder injury, and Warren Bondo, returning from suspension, will be key players for Monza. The team will likely employ a 3-4-2-1 formation with Turati in goal and Djuric leading the attack.

The historical context of this match is significant, with none of the last four encounters between Monza and AC Milan ending in a draw in Serie A. AC Milan has dominated the fixture historically, winning 13 out of 15 matches against Monza across all competitions. However, Monza secured a 4-2 win in their most recent clash in February.

The match will be refereed by Ermanno Feliciani, assisted by Bercigli and Perrotti, with Mariani as the fourth official and Serra as the VAR, assisted by Maresca.

Both teams face high stakes in this match, with AC Milan aiming to regain their form and Monza fighting to stay above the relegation zone. The encounter promises to be intense, given the recent performances and the historical context of the rivalry between these two teams.