An enticing clash awaits as AC Milan hosts Atalanta BC at San Siro for a high-stakes Coppa Italia quarter-final showdown. While Milan basks in impressive home form, Atalanta seeks to overcome their away struggles to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Milan’s commendable form continued with a convincing 3-0 Serie A victory against Empoli, maintaining their third-place standing. Despite their prestigious history, the Coppa Italia has eluded Milan, with their last triumph dating back to 2003. However, recent home victories against Atalanta offer hope as they aim to break the cycle and secure a spot in the semis.
Atalanta, coming off a draw against Roma, faces concerns about their away form. With just one win in six away games in Serie A, Atalanta confronts a challenging task. Despite their attacking prowess, their away struggles in recent domestic matches could pose a significant hurdle in their pursuit of Coppa Italia success.
AC Milan vs. Atalanta BC
| Match: | AC Milan vs. Atalanta BC |
| Tournament: | Coppa Italia |
| Date: | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Kick-off: | 8pm UK |
| Venue: | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
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Team News
Milan grapples with defensive setbacks, missing key players like Tomori, Thiaw, and Kalulu due to injuries. Chukwueze and Bennacer’s absence due to AFCON adds to their roster woes. The defensive concerns force Hernandez into a makeshift role in central defense. However, Traore’s promising performances offer a glimmer of hope in the attacking front.
Atalanta copes with Lookman’s absence due to AFCON, relying on Miranchuk’s impactful displays. Gasperini might opt for Muriel and Scamacca upfront, while Musso could replace Carnesecchi in goal. Injuries sideline Hateboer, Toloi, and Toure, impacting Atalanta’s defensive options.
Possible Starting Lineups
AC Milan: Maignan; Calabria, Kjaer, Hernandez, Florenzi; Reijnders, Adli, Loftus-Cheek; Pulisic, Jovic, Traore.
Atalanta BC: Musso; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Pasalic, Koopmeiners, Ruggeri; Muriel, Scamacca.
Prediction
Milan’s strong home form positions them as favorites in this encounter. While Atalanta boasts a potent attacking unit, their recent struggles away from home might hinder their progress. The San Siro factor could prove decisive for Milan, who aim to capitalize on their exceptional performances at home. Atalanta, despite their scoring prowess, faces a daunting task against a resilient Milan side on their home turf.
In what promises to be an open and competitive match, Milan holds the edge to secure a berth in the semi-finals, banking on their home dominance.
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