Key Takeaways
- Christian Pulisic will begin the match on the bench for AC Milan.
- The Rossoneri require a victory to maintain their push for Champions League qualification.
- Sassuolo captain Domenico Berardi returns to action after serving a ban.
AC Milan travel to Reggio Emilia this weekend for an important Serie A meeting with Sassuolo. The game begins at 3:00 PM local time at the Mapei Stadium.
The visitors currently occupy third place in the league standings. They hold a five-point lead over Como, who played on Saturday and drew 0-0 against Napoli. Three points here would help Milan secure a spot in next season’s Champions League.
Sassuolo have already guaranteed their safety this term. They have collected 46 points from 34 matches and sit comfortably in mid-table.
The Rossoneri will be without Luka Modric for this encounter. The Croatian midfielder is unavailable, so Ardon Jashari is set to play in the centre of the park. In further team news, Christopher Nkunku replaces Christian Pulisic in the starting eleven. The United States international has not scored any goals during 2026.
For the home side, Domenico Berardi comes back into the starting line-up. The Italian winger missed the previous two matches due to suspension. In goal, Stefano Turati keeps his place ahead of Arijanet Muric for the third match running.
Supporters in the United Kingdom and Ireland can follow the action live on DAZN and TikTok. Fans in the United States can watch via Paramount+. Football Italia will also provide live updates through their online blog.
Expected Starting XIs:
Sassuolo (4-3-3): Turati; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Garcia; Thorstvedt, Matic, Koné; Berardi, Pinamonti, Laurienté.
AC Milan (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Jashari, Rabiot, Estupinan; Leão, Nkunku.