In a Champions League showdown, the group leaders Paris Saint-Germain are set to clash with struggling AC Milan. PSG dominated with a 3-0 victory over Milan in their previous encounter, leaving the Italian side in a precarious position, teetering on the brink of an early exit from European competition.
So, in this blog post Sportonpoint will discuss about the match preview, both teams news, possible starting lineup and prediction.
Match Preview
In this Group F showdown, PSG, the current leaders, make their way to San Siro to meet AC Milan, a team that is yet to secure a victory in this year’s Champions League campaign. The stage is set for a classic confrontation.
Their last encounter saw PSG assert their dominance with a resounding 3-0 victory over AC Milan, putting them in the driver’s seat in the group. As a result, AC Milan now faces the unsettling prospect of an early exit from European competition.
AC Milan’s Struggles
AC Milan faced a daunting challenge when they met PSG a fortnight ago. The highly-touted 17-year-old talent, Warren Zaire-Emery, orchestrated a masterclass against them. His contributions led to goals by Kylian Mbappe and Lee Kang-in, resulting in a comprehensive 3-0 defeat for Milan. This defeat mirrored their domestic form.
Milan’s Serie A fortunes have taken a hit, with no wins in their last three league matches. While a loss to Juventus, courtesy of a deflected Manuel Locatelli goal, could be understood, they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Napoli. The weekend brought more misery, with a shocking 1-0 home loss to Udinese.
From being defensively solid earlier in the season, Milan has now conceded seven goals in their last four matches. A defeat in this match would further jeopardize their chances of reaching the top two, especially if Borussia Dortmund or Newcastle United secures a win.
AC Milan faces a unique challenge as they’ve gone five Champions League games without scoring a goal. This statistic reflects their struggle to find the back of the net in top-level European competitions.
PSG’s Dominance
On the flip side, PSG looks like a formidable force. They took control of Group F with their convincing 3-0 win over AC Milan. PSG is in superb form, and they have been scoring goals consistently.
Notably, PSG has a fantastic five-game winning streak, scoring three goals in each of those matches while conceding only three goals in total. Their form has helped them rise to the top of the Ligue 1 table. PSG is on a roll and looks unstoppable.
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Team News
AC Milan’s decline in form has coincided with a growing injury list. Defender Pierre Kalulu has been ruled out for four months following an operation on a tendon injury. Fellow center-back Simon Kjaer also missed the Udinese match with a muscular concern. Several other players like Marco Pellegrino, Marco Sportiello, Ismael Bennacer, and Mattia Caldara are also sidelined.
Theo Hernandez suffered a bruised ankle and missed the weekend match, but Milan is hopeful he can return for this important fixture. Samuel Chukwueze and Christian Pulisic may make their comebacks after precautionary rests.
For PSG, Danilo Pereira is out with a hamstring injury, keeping him sidelined until the conclusion of November’s international break. Nuno Mendes, Sergio Rico, Presnel Kimpembe, Marco Asensio, and Keylor Navas are also unavailable due to injuries.
Lucas Hernandez is expected to return to the lineup, providing PSG with a strong defense.
Possible starting lineup for both teams
AC Milan possible starting lineup:
Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Thiaw, T. Hernandez; Musah, Reijnders, Loftus-Cheek; Pulisic, Giroud, Leao
Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup:
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Skriniar, L. Hernandez; Dembele, Ugarte, Zaire-Emery, Lee; Kolo Muani, Mbappe
Match Prediction
AC Milan is likely to struggle in this match, as PSG is in top form and has a strong track record against Italian opposition. PSG’s attacking prowess and Milan’s recent inability to score goals point to a 2-1 victory for PSG.
Conclusion
The match between AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain promises to be an exciting encounter. While Milan faces an uphill battle, PSG is confident and aims to maintain their dominance in the group. It’s a clash that could shape the destiny of these two football powerhouses in the Champions League.
