The Milan vs Pisa fixture lights up the San Siro tonight as Massimiliano Allegri’s Milan aim to extend their lead at the top of the Serie A table. The Rossoneri currently sit in first place with 16 points from seven matches, looking to move four points clear before the rest of the weekend’s fixtures are played.
After missteps by Roma and Napoli, Milan has taken charge of the league, dropping only once since Allegri returned to the bench, an indication of increasing consistency and tactical discipline.
Pisa’s Struggles Continue in Top-Flight Return
Meanwhile, Pisa has an uphill task in their return to Italy’s elite tier. The promoted team are still waiting for their first victory this season, managing only three draws from their seven games. With just three goals scored this far, the Tuscan club will have to undergo a dramatic transformation to steer clear of a dogfight against relegation.
Allegri Keeps Faith in Leao and Gimenez
For tonight’s Milan v Pisa meeting, Massimiliano Allegri has seen fit to stick with Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez up front in his preferred 3-5-2 setup.
Midfield new signing Samuele Ricci gets the nod alongside Fofana and Luka Modric, providing equilibrium and ingenuity through the middle of the field.
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Defensively, Koni De Winter plays on the right of the back three, while width is offered by Alexis Saelemaekers and Bartesaghi who play as wing-backs.
Official Milan vs Pisa Starting Lineups
Milan (3-5-2)
Goalkeeper: Maignan
Defenders: De Winter, Gabbia, Pavlovic
Midfielders: Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Ricci, Bartesaghi
Forwards: Leao, Gimenez
Pisa (3-4-1-2)
Goalkeeper: Semper
Defenders: Caracciolo, Raúl Albiol, Canestrelli
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Midfielders: Touré, Akinsanmiro, Aebischer, Bonfanti
Attacking Midfielder: Tramoni
Forwards: Meister, Nzola
What to Expect from Milan vs Pisa
Having Milan at their peak and Pisa still trying to find their best form, it is understandable that Allegri’s men will be viewed as clear favorites going into the match. Leao’s pace coupled with Gimenez’s finishing has the potential to exploit a Pisa team that has been prone to conceding goals this season.
Resilience and discipline will be a large part of Pisa’s success. Raúl Albiol, the experienced center back, will have to ensure the defensive unit is compact to contain Milan’s relentless attacking qualities.
Milan’s Momentum Under Allegri
Since the return of Allegri, Milan have again found defensive solidity coupled with attacking zest. The tactical alteration to the 3-5-2 formation has given Leao more license to move to the extremes, while Gimenez excels as the central hub. Backed by creative midfielders such as Modric, Milan appear well-capable of continuing their dominance.
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