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01 December 2021, 11:57 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Genoa vs Milan Serie A Dec 1, 2021

The Italian Serie A mid-week fixture, Genoa C.F.C. vs. AC Milan, kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 1, at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

Preview Genoa Serie A, Dec 1, 2021

Preview Genoa are coming off the back of a goalless draw, having failed to find a way through against Udinese at the Stadio Friuli over the weekend. Genoa had 8 shots, with 2 on target, while having 52% ball possession, which saw the club put 500 passes together. It was Shevchenko’s second game in charge of the club, having lost the first, 2-0, to Jose Mourinho’s Roma. Shevchenko had a few words to say after picking up his first point in Serie A as a coach. It’s worth a lot, because it was an away game against a solid team, very strong physically, Shevchenko told DAZN. It’s an important draw. We created a few chances in the second half, but I saw solidity on our side, so I am satisfied. I am happy with how the players are working; they have accepted my ideas. Shevchenko added. It will be a great emotion, but now I am only happy about the draw. Shevchenko concluded after being reminded on his return to Milan, where he cuts a legendary figure as the club's second-highest goal scorer (175G, 322A), trailing only Gunnar Nordahl (221G, 268A). Genoa are without a win in five games: DDDLD, and remain in the turbulent waters of relegation, in 18th place, having picked up 10 points after 1W, 7D, and 6L. Andriy Shevchenko adopted the dynamic 3—5—2 against Udinese and is expected to leave the formation in place for this fixture against AC Milan. Domenico Criscito and Mattia Destro remain doubtful for this fixture.

Preview Milan Serie A, Dec 1, 2021

Preview Ten-man Milan picked up back-to-back defeats in Serie A, WWDLL, after the 3-1 loss to Sassuolo. Berardi (66') continued to be a thorn in Milan’s side, netting the final goal of the match to take his haul against Milan to 10. The highest he has scored against any side in Serie A. Before the goal, Romagnoli (21') had put Milan ahead with a fine header. But a goal from Scamacca (24') and an own goal from Simon Kjær (33' O.G.) chalked off the Milan advantage. We lacked sharpness because we made too many mistakes. Pioli said. We had so many half-chances that we didn’t take because of the wrong choices. He added. Clearly, something didn’t work. Pioli chipped in. Milan remains in 2nd place, trailing 1st-placed Napoli by three points while ahead of 3rd-placed Inter by a point. AC Milan has 32 points from 10W, 2D, and 2L. Stefano Pioli, who signed a contract extension last Friday, would be eager to see Milan back to winning ways. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Zlatan at the top is expected on Wednesday.

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