SERIE A WOMEN, SASSUOLO v AC MILAN: MATCH PREVIEW | OneFootball

AC Milan are preparing to face Sassuolo on Matchday 18 of Serie A Women. Kick off is at 18:00 CEST on April 3 at the E. Ricci Stadium in Sassuolo. Coach Bakker's Rossonere are searching for a positive result against Colantuono's side. Both teams sit mid-table, but are separated by a significant gap, making this match an opportunity to improve their position. As we approach kick-off, here is the match preview. 

LATEST FROM PUMA HOUSE OF FOOTBALL The Rossonere are enjoying a fairly good run of form and come off a 0-0 draw at home to Como, which was a bittersweet result because Como had gone down to 10 players in the second half. AC Milan kept pushing but were unable to break down Como's defence, and even risked a late setback. Eighth place is far from satisfactory, although a Champions League qualification spot is still within reach, just four points away. Last time out, Bakker's side let go of a two-goal lead and were held back right at the end. This is something to keep in mind to improve focus and game management. The squad is almost at full strength, with Zanini unavailable and Mascarello one booking away from suspension.

LATEST FROM SASSUOLO The Neroverdi are going through a tough spell as they have not won since the start of February. After winning 1-0 against Parma, they faced three defeats (Inter, Fiorentina and Como) and drew 1-1 against Terni before the break, Missipo's opener was not enough. They sit in tenth place, four points clear of the relegation zone, with limited room to climb the table. One of the main issues concerns their attack, which often struggles to convert chances, despite Clelland’s contribution of four goals and three assists, and she also scored in the reverse fixture.

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WHERE TO WATCH THE GAME In Italy, Sassuolo v AC Milan will be broadcast live on DAZN. Full coverage will also be available across AC Milan Women's official Instagram account, on acmilan.com, and via the AC Milan Official App, where the full match replay will be available on demand from the following day.

LATEST FROM SERIE A WOMEN Andrea Bortolussi, from the Nichelino section, has been appointed referee. He will be assisted by linesmen Rosania and Cufari, with Carrisi as the fourth official and Scardovi as the FVS operator.

Matchday 18 of Serie A Women gets underway on April 3 at 18:00 CEST with Roma v Como Women, and Sassuolo v AC Milan. On Saturday April 4, Fiorentina v Juventus and Napoli Women v Genoa kick off at 12:30 CEST. Inter v Lazio and Parma v Ternana Women kick off at 15:00 CEST. 

The current standings: Roma 40; Inter 34; Juventus 29; Lazio 27; Napoli Women and Fiorentina 26; Como Women and AC Milan 25; Ternana Women and Sassuolo 13; Parma 12; Genoa 9.

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