After drawing and losing their respective fixtures against Roma and Lazio respectively, both AC Milan and Fiorentina will be keen on making amends as these two fmailiar foes clash at the Stadio San Siro later this evening. For Rossoneri coach Sinisa Mihajlovic, his job is again reportedly on the line as his demanding boss, Silvio Berlusconi is already losing patience in his quest to see Milan make a return to European football next season.
AC Milan
Milan president Berlusconi has made it clear in no uncertain terms that he expects to see the Diavolo return to continental action for the 2016/2017 season especially after two seasons sans any European football for the seven-time Champions League winners. Of course, this is easier said than done, especially with how strong other sides like Inter, Fiorentina, and Napoli have been and Juventus's recent resurgence that has seen them win nine straight games on the trot. As things stand, the Rossoneri have earned 29 points from their first 19 games and are double-digits in terms of points behind cross-town rivals Inter who occupy that last and coveted Champions League berth.
A Europa League spot would be more realistic given their failure to really ignite so far this campaign, but today's hosts will have to do better than in their match versus the Giallorossi in order to start closing the gap between themselves and fifth place. Additionally, their record against Fiorentina is quite poor, with just one win in their past nine league fixtures and a disappointing five defeats. The most recent meeting between the two sides concluded as a 2-0 win in favor of the Viola, who despite stumbling in their most recent fixture are viewed as favorites to come out on top.
The impending departure of newly arrived striker Luiz Adriano to China raised some eyebrows, but the return of Mario Balotelli to the squad may have arrived at just the right time. However, the Italian international, who has been out of action since the team's 1-0 loss to Genoa in September due to a groin injury and resulting surgery, will certainly not be deployed from the start against Fiorentina, meaning that the attack will feature M'Baye Niang and new signing Carlos Bacca, the latter of whom was vital in the team's 2-1 Coppa Italia win over Carpi in midweek.
Fiorentina
The Viola have been enjoying one of their best campaigns in recent seasons but will be coming into this match having suffered a 3-1 defeat to Lazio. This not only snapped a two game winning streak but also now sees Paulo Sousa's men in fourth place. Nonetheless, Fiorentina, who will be without the services of Milan Badelj and Gonzalo Rodriguez due to injury and suspension respectively, are viewed as the favorites to come out on top in tonight's game.
After Inter were unable to find a way past Atalanta, Sousa's side now have the opportunity to find themselves back in a Champions League spot at the conclusion of matchday 20 and more important, stay within touching distance of current league leaders Napoli. Win, lose, or draw, one thing has been consistent for Fiorentina as of late: scoring goals. The visitors have netted in 26 straight games - an all-time record for them - and they will be keen on making it a 27th as they face Milan this evening.
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Milan will be eager to make amends after earning just one point in their first two games of 2016. However, the hosts have not scored more than one goal against Fiorentina at the San Siro since March 2006 and will certainly face a stern test as they welcome the Scudetto aspirants later today. If you happen to be based in Italy's fashion capital, you may be heading to watch the game live, but if not, LiveSoccerTV.com has plenty of options for those who live too far away.
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- In the USA at 14.45 EST on: beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A., RAI International
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- In the UK at 19.45 GMT on: BT Sport 1, BT Sport Live Streaming
- In Canada at 14.45 ET on: RAI International
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