AC Milan XI vs Como – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

AC Milan and Como are set to clash at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia this Thursday in Serie A action.

The home side occupies sixth spot with 34 points, trailing fourth-placed Roma by just five in the battle for Champions League qualification, whereas the visitors hold second position on 40 points, six behind frontrunners Inter Milan.

This postponed encounter offers both clubs a vital chance to bolster their standings among Serie A’s elite.

AC Milan team news

Massimiliano Allegri’s side has preserved a remarkable 18-game unbeaten run, despite some worrying displays lately.

Similar to their opponents, Milan have leaned on last-gasp strikes, courtesy of Christopher Nkunku and Rafael Leão netting vital 90th-minute equalisers in recent draws against Genoa and Fiorentina. The Frenchman looks likely to feature up front versus Como, edging out Christian Pulisic per Sky Sport Italia’s Peppe Di Stefano.

The Rossoneri’s primary fitness worry revolves around Rafael Leão and his ongoing right adductor issue. The Portugal international joined team training and cleared medical checks, yet he’s short of peak fitness. Eager to feature and steer Milan through this tricky phase, Leão will be managed carefully by the club, aware that overexertion risks escalating the problem to something like pubalgia.

Niclas Füllkrug, the German forward, picked up a slight toe phalanx fracture but has resumed training and may make the squad for selection. Milan must cope without Santiago Giménez due to injury, and Strahinja Pavlović—fresh from needing nine stitches following a mid-air clash versus Fiorentina plus a fever—could sit this one out. On a brighter note, Fikayo Tomori returns from his ban.

AC Milan predicted lineup

Possible AC Milan starting XI: Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, De Winter; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Nkunku, Leao.

When will the match kick off?

The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Thursday, 15th January.

How to watch Como vs AC Milan?

Fans in the UK can catch the Como vs AC Milan showdown live via TNT Sports 3 and DAZN.

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