Sassuolo will take on AC Milan in the latest round of Serie A 2019-20 fixtures. The clash will be played at the Mapei Stadium on July 21, 2020 (late Tuesday night). The Rossoneri's are seventh in the points table and have a chance to move into the automatic Europa League qualification spot with a win in tonight’s game. Both the teams played out a goalless draw when they met in December last year. AC Milan Announces 23-Member Squad For Serie A 2019-20 Match Against Sassuolo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic Included.
Sassuolo are on an eight-game unbeaten run, which has seen them climb to eighth in the team standings. De Zerbi’s men have won just four games post lockdown, but they have been tough to beat, getting positive results against the likes of Juventus, Lazio and Inter Milan. This will give them a lot of confidence going into the game against a side who themselves are on a great run. Sassuolo vs AC Milan, Serie A 2019–20 Free Live Streaming Online & Match Time in IST.
Stefano Pioli’s men have been a completely different side since the turn of the year and their form has elevated even further since the restart. A run of eight games without defeat has brought Milan right back into the European cintention and a win today will aid them in achieving continental competition for next season. So ahead of this clash, we take a look at some key players from both the teams. ‘
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The Swedish forward has been the main catalyst behind AC Milan’s recent unbeaten run. Though the 38-year-old hasn’t scored in the last three fixtures, his presence has given the team a huge boost. Sassuolo are one of the defensively weaker sides in the league and Ibrahimovic will see this as an opportunity to break his duck.
Domenico Berardi
The Italian forward has been one of the most important players for Roberto De Zerbi this season. The 25-year-old has been involved in 20 league goals this season, scoring 13 and assisting seven. His form in this game will be crucial for the hits of they are to take points away from yet another giant of Italian football post lockdown.
Hakan Chalanoglu
The Turkey international has found his form in recent weeks as he has been among the goals in AC Milan’s recent fixtures. The 26-year-old has found the back of the net in his last two games and will be looking to do it for the third consecutive time and add to his impressive tally of seven league goals for the season.
Francesco Caputo
The Italian has proved to be a brilliant signing for Sassuolo after arriving from Empoli in the summer. The 32-year-old has scored 18 league goals this season and has been on the scoresheet in each of his last three games. Caputo has scored crucial goals against Lazio and Juventus and will be looking to repeat that feat.
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