AC Milan are getting ready to face Udinese on Matchday 32 of the Serie A, scheduled for Saturday 11 April at 18:00 CEST at San Siro. Allegri’s aspect are keen to reply after the setback in opposition to , aiming to stay among the many league’s frontrunners and reinforce their place in what guarantees to be an vital and interesting contest. Forward of kick-off, right here is our Match Preview.
LATEST FROM MILANELLO The Rossoneri wish to bounce again after dropping factors, place and momentum within the title race on the Stadio Maradona. Third place should now be defended, and whereas second is just two factors away, the lead over the others in search of Champions League qualification has now narrowed to 6 factors. In Naples, the Rossoneri have been unable to attain regardless of creating probabilities and delivering an general dedicated efficiency. Response, focus, improved effectivity in entrance of objective and rediscovering attacking effectivity are key themes heading into the night’s match. Some changes to the beginning lineup are doable, too. Gabbia returns to the squad after a month-long absence, whereas Athekame, Fofana, Modrić and Saelemaekers are one reserving away from suspension.
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“Within the remaining run-in, steadiness is crucial — we’re a couple of factors away from the place we need to be, however there’s room to enhance,” Allegri stated on the eve of the match. “This second should be confronted with calm and readability. Will probably be a troublesome recreation in opposition to a bodily crew, so we should keep centered. We’re in good situation and we shouldn’t drive issues — we have to play with good method and organisation.”
LATEST FROM UDINESE The Friulian aspect sit comfortably in mid-table. At present eleventh, they maintain a strong margin over the groups under them whereas remaining nicely away from the European positions. Final weekend they held the in-form Como to a 0-0 draw at dwelling, producing a disciplined defensive show. Latest outcomes have been constructive, together with wins over Genoa (2-0) and Fiorentina (3-0). Regardless of the heavy defeat within the earlier this season, the Bianconeri have proven they’re able to competing with the league’s prime sides. Striker Davis returns from suspension, whereas Buksa is again from damage. Zemura and Zanoli stay unavailable.
“We might have much less strain than some others, however we’re nonetheless extremely motivated. We need to acquire as many factors as doable on this remaining stretch,” stated coach Runjaić. “We’re stress-free however not carefree. They’re a prime crew, capable of change methods and gamers however all the time preserve nice high quality, even from the bench.”
PRE MATCH STATS
AC Milan have received their final 4 Serie A conferences with Udinese. The one longer profitable streak in opposition to them within the competitors was a run of seven between 1998 and 2001. The Rossoneri might additionally beat this opponent 4 occasions in a row with out conceding for the primary time in Serie A.
AC Milan and Udinese have every scored 5 penalties on this league marketing campaign, the identical whole as Inter and fewer solely than Fiorentina and Pisa (six).
The match will mark the three hundredth look in Europe’s prime 5 leagues for Mike Maignan. Since becoming a member of AC Milan, the French goalkeeper has additionally offered three assists in Serie A. Amongst goalkeepers within the continent’s prime 5 leagues, solely Ederson (5) has recorded extra assists in the identical interval, with David López and Mark Flekken additionally on three.
WHERE TO WATCH AC MILAN v UDINESE In Italy, the match shall be broadcast dwell on DAZN. To observe it from overseas, you may test the part underneath “Overseas”. On the Rossoneri’s official channels, protection begins with Matchday on Milan TV, going dwell at 17:15 CET proper up till kick-off. Afterwards, there shall be post-match interviews and Coach Allegri’s press convention. Do not miss the complete protection on acmilan.com, the , the membership’s official social media channels, and .
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The referee appointed for the match is Matteo Marchetti from the Ostia Lido part, who will take cost of his 56th match within the Serie A. AC Milan have been officiated by him thrice earlier than, the latest being AC Milan 2-1 Como in March 2025. Alongside him are assistant referees Imperiale and Fontemurato, fourth official Mucera, and VAR Maggioni (AVAR Abisso).
The Serie A started on Friday with Roma 3-0 Pisa. Saturday’s fixtures see Cagliari vs Cremonese and Torino vs Hellas Verona at 15:00 CEST, adopted by AC Milan v Udinese at 18:00 CEST and Atalanta vs Juventus at 20:45 CEST. On Sunday, Genoa host Sassuolo at 12:30 CEST, whereas at 15:00 CEST Parma face Napoli. The night fixtures see Bologna face Lecce at 18:00 CEST and Como tackle Inter at 20:45 CEST. The matchday concludes on Monday night with Fiorentina vs Lazio at 20:45 CEST.
How the stands: Inter 72; Napoli 65; MILAN 63; Como 58; Juventus 57; Roma* 57; Atalanta 53; Bologna 45; Lazio 44; Sassuolo 42; Udinese 40; Torino 36; Parma 35; Genoa 33; Fiorentina 32; Cagliari 30; Cremonese e Lecce 27; Hellas Verona e Pisa* 18. (* = performed yet another recreation)
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How will AC Milan v Udinese go?