Milan aims for victory against Empoli amid injury challenges and recent struggles.
Milan has brought back Alvaro Morata and Rafael Leao to the starting lineup. They recently won a Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava, but it was a tough game. The final score was 3-2, which was closer than they would have liked.
Morata missed the last game due to suspension, while Leao came off the bench to score. Both players are now back in the starting XI for this match. However, Milan is dealing with several injuries, including Luka Jovic and Ismael Bennacer, who are out for a long time.
Christian Pulisic has recovered from a minor injury and is ready to play. The pressure is on Milan to perform well. Fans were unhappy after a recent 0-0 draw with Juventus, and the team has had two draws in a row in Serie A.
Empoli, on the other hand, is doing well. They are unbeaten in their last three matches and sit comfortably in the middle of the table with 16 points. They are only three points behind Milan, even though Milan has a game in hand.
Empoli has also faced injury problems. Nicolas Haas recently had surgery for a serious knee injury. He joins several other players on the injury list, including Mattia De Sciglio and Alberto Grassi.
The Empoli squad includes former Milan players like Lorenzo Colombo and goalkeeper Devis Vasquez. However, they will need to adjust their midfield for this match.
As the game approaches, both teams are preparing for a challenging encounter. Milan is looking to regain their form, while Empoli hopes to continue their good run.
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