AC Milan faces Sassuolo in the Coppa Italia Round of 16, aiming for victory against a strong opponent with a recent unbeaten run
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Milan’s coach, Mister Fonseca, is expected to make several changes to the lineup. Many players who played in the recent Serie A win against Empoli may rest. Striker Abraham, who scored in the last two away matches, is likely to start. Chukwueze, who performed well recently, may also feature. The team is in good form, having gone through November without a loss, and they aim to maintain this momentum into December.
Coach Fonseca shared his thoughts with Milan TV, expressing the importance of ambition in the match against Sassuolo. He acknowledged the strength of Sassuolo and emphasized the need for a strong performance. He also wished a speedy recovery to Edoardo Bove, a player he previously coached.
Sassuolo is enjoying a great run, leading the Serie B table and remaining unbeaten in their last twelve matches. They have achieved ten wins and two draws since their relegation. Domenico Berardi has returned from a long injury, adding strength to the team. Coach Fabio Grosso may rotate players for this match, as Sassuolo has already eliminated Cittadella and Lecce in the Coppa Italia.
Grosso highlighted the significance of the match, noting the high level of competition in the tournament. He expects a strong performance from AC Milan but believes his team has the capability to compete.
Historically, AC Milan and Sassuolo have faced each other once in the Coppa Italia, with Milan winning 2-1 in January 2015. Milan has a strong record in the tournament, having progressed from the Round of 16 in 14 of the last 15 editions.
Fans can watch the match live on Canale 5 in Italy. For those outside Italy, they can check the “AC Milan on TV” page for details. Milan TV will provide live coverage starting at 20:15 CET, leading up to the match.
The referee for the match will be Kevin Bonacina, who has no previous experience officiating for AC Milan. The top eight finishers from last season’s championship begin their Coppa Italia journey today, with several matches scheduled over the next few days.