Milan-Salzburg is a match valid for the sixth day of the group stage of the Champions League and is played on Wednesday at 21:00: statistics, likely formations, predictions, live TV and free streaming
Surprisingly beaten in the league by Torino, AC Milan can in no way afford to stop and elaborate on the false step in the home of the granata, which made them fall to -6 from Napoli in the lead. The tricky Champions League clash with Salzburg, in which the Rossoneri will play for access to the knockout phase, looms.
The two-game setback against Chelsea does not allow Stefano Pioli’s men to sleep soundly on the final day of the round. A defeat to the Austrians, who are just one point behind in the table, must be avoided at all costs at the San Siro. Even with a draw, Milan would fly to the round of 16, making themselves unreachable even for the bottom of the table Dinamo Zagreb, called to an improbable enterprise in the home of Chelsea – already qualified and sure of the first place – and in any case at a disadvantage in the direct clashes with the reigning champions of Italy (in a hypothetical duel for relegation to the Europa League). The 0-4 victory over the Croatians seven days ago therefore puts Milan in a comfortable position, provided they do not play any tricks against Matthias Jaissle’s side, with whom they drew 1-1 in the first leg.
Rossoneri unbeaten at San Siro against Austrian teams
Qualification close therefore, but still to be conquered. In the meantime, the Emilian coach’s concerns about a defence that is struggling to keep its goal unbeaten are justified, and the defeat against the Granata – the first after three wins in a row – is the litmus test of this tarnished moment. The record, however, bodes well for the Rossoneri: Milan have only lost on one occasion in their 12 previous meetings with Austrian sides, but they have always remained unbeaten at the San Siro.
Salzburg will try to be aggressive from the first minutes, also taking advantage of the excellent period they are experiencing at home, where they are first with two points ahead of Sturm Graz. They returned to winning ways on Saturday, beating Hartberg 1-0. Formations chapter: Pioli will entrust the attack to Giroud and behind the experienced French striker will most likely act Rebic, Brahim Diaz and Leao. Florenzi, Saelemaekers and Calabria are unavailable.
Jaissle and Pioli
The Prediction
Spurred by a sold-out San Siro, the Rossoneri should be able to win at least a point against Salzburg, a tough, physical and talented team, but all in all within the reach of Milan, who can make the most of their greater experience at certain levels. As in the first leg, we expect an eventful match, with at least one goal on each side and which could definitely light up in the second half.
A Milan v Salzburg likely line-up
- MILAN (4-2-3-1): Tătăruşanu; Kalulu, Gabbia, Kjær, Hernández; Tonali, Bennacer; Rebić, Brahim Díaz, Rafael Leão; Giroud
- SALISBURG (4-1-3-2): Köhn; Dedić, Pavlović, Wöber, Ulmer; Gourna-Douath; Seiwald, Sučić, Kjærgaard; Okafor, Adamu.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
