24 September 2021, 14:21 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Italian Serie A TIM fixture, Spezia Calcio vs. AC Milan, kicks off at 14:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, September 25 at the Alberto Picco.
Preview Spezia Serie A, Sep 25, 2021
Preview Spirited-underdogs Spezia picked up a 3-2 defeat to Juventus in Wednesday's fixture at the Alberto Picco despite finding an equalizer and having the lead at the hour mark. Moise Kean (28') had given the Old Lady the lead minutes into the first forty-five, but a fine effort from Emmanuel Gyasi (33') brought both sides level. Minutes after the break, Janis Antiste (49') broke away on the counter for a Spezia lead. Spezia were looking good to collect three points, but a loss of concentration would see the club lose the advantage. Federico Chiesa (66') restored parity six minutes after the hour mark before another effort from Matthijs de Ligt (72') wrapped up the points for Juventus and condemned Spezia to their third defeat in five games: DLLWL. The loss leaves Spezia just above the relegation zone in 17th place, while having 4 points after five games: 1W, 1D & 3L. Having only 7 goals while conceding 13, Spezia has a G.D. of -6. Thiago Motta would like to see his side collect at least a point when they welcome AC Milan to the Alberto Picco on Saturday. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Janis Antiste at the top of the design is anticipated. Left-back Bastoni and left-winger Emmanuel Gyasi have two goals apiece for the club and will look to extend their tally when they meet Milan. Spezia could be without as many as four players for this game against Milan.
Preview Milan Serie A, Sep 25, 2021
Preview AC Milan returns after Wednesday's 2-0 win over Venezia at the San Siro. Goals from Brahim Diaz (68') and Theo Hernandez (82') settled the contest of ninety minutes. Pioli had made several changes to the starting line-up from the 1-1 draw against Juventus, introducing the likes of Pierre Kalulu, Matteo Gabbia, and summer acquisition Fode Ballo-Toure, among several others. However, according to Friday's edition of Tuttosport, familiar faces will return to the starting line-up for this game against Spezia. After a slow start to the game against Venezia, Pioli expects a focused crop to take the game to Spezia on Saturday. The 55-year-old expects three points against what appears to be a technically weaker side at the lower end of the table. Riddled with injuries, Zlatan (Achilles’ irritation) remains unavailable while Giroud (Lumbago) remains in doubt. Ante Rebic is expected once again in the center-forward position at the top of the 4—2—3—1 shape against Spezia. Simon Kjaer picked up an injury in the game against Juventus and is ruled out for this game. Meanwhile, Junior Messias remains on a special fitness routine.