At 20:45 Milan will close Saturday’s Serie A program, ahead of the games on Sunday and Monday. The Rossoneri will face Udinese.
The hosts started strong, collecting 7 points in the first three matches with two wins and one draw. Milan, after the defeat against Cremonese, secured six important points by beating Lecce and Bologna.
Clashes between Udinese and Milan are never ordinary, with dramatic finishes, big wins, and heavy defeats. Last season Milan won convincingly, a 0-4 result with goals from Leao, Pavlovic, Hernandez, and Reijnders. That April Udinese was in a different condition, already safe from relegation and with many points dropped along the way.
This match carries several threats. In goal, Sava has started the season strongly, with only two goals conceded and a clean sheet against Pisa. Called in to replace the suspended Okoye, the 2002-born goalkeeper has impressed and is now a reliable option.
The team’s core is the defense. The trio of Solet, Kristensen, and Bertola has impressed many, especially with their ability to neutralize opposing attacks.
In midfield, Atta is the player to watch. Dribbling, pace, and shooting are his main weapons. The 2003-born midfielder, who scored against Inter, is likely the key man to mark closely.
In attack, Davis is the main reference, supported by either Bayo or Iker Bravo, as pointed out by our colleagues at Milan Press.
Milan will have to deal with the hostile atmosphere at the Bluenergy Stadium. Udinese is always a difficult opponent, especially at home, where they try to stay compact and give away little. Milan knows they must stay focused for the full 90 minutes, and as Allegri said, the game could change in the second half with quality substitutes like the Frenchman Nkunku coming off the bench.
