Genoa – Milan Serie A week 35

Milan came away from Venezia with an unspectacular 0-2 win. The Coppa Final is in sight and Serie A offers very little in the final stretch. Attempting to catch Fiorentina, who were five points ahead of Milan at the beginning match day 35 before losing 1-0 to Roma, provides a more regular schedule next season. Catching I Viola and the top eight means avoiding the early Coppa Italia rounds beginning in early August.

The squad was listed as healthy as the week progressed but as is to be expected three injuries have been reported. Abraham, Bondo and Sottil won’t be available for this match. The three have thigh, ankle and hip issues respectively. The 3-4-3 is expected to survive, results have been mostly positive in that the team is conceding fewer goals with three center backs. Maignan is expected to start behind Tomori, Gabbia and Pavlovic. It is reported that Jimenez is favored to start again even though Walker is healthy. Theo will be on the other side with Fofana and Reijnders in the middle. Jovic, in good form, will be the attacking focus. Leao and Pulisic will continue on the wings.

Conceicao has said that he is not a fan of the 3-4-3 and prefers his oft used 4-4-2 much more but has to adapt to the players. The coach is still expected to depart when the season finishes this month and news of his replacement and that of Sporting Director continues in Italian headlines. Much has been said but most expect a more Italian Milan next season.

Patrick Vieira’s Genoa, led by Andrea Pinamonti, sit in the lower half of the table and haven’t won in a month.

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