Overview
After failing to overcome Pisa last weekend and only having one point in the last minute, Milan continued to disappoint in their away trip to Atalanta.
Samuele Ricci opened the scoring for the Rossoneri, but the home team immediately responded with a long-range shot from Ademola Lookman before the end of the first half. In the end, the two teams accepted the draw, dividing the points equally.
However, Massimiliano Allegri's team still maintained a 9-match unbeaten streak in all competitions and ranked fourth in Serie A, only 3 points behind Roma.
Allegri insists his top priority is a ticket to the Champions League, rather than competing for the Scudetto. However, this possibility will continue to be tested at the weekend when Milan face the team above them.
After the international break, the Rossoneri will reunite with Inter Milan, but first of all, they will face an equally tough opponent this weekend.
History is in favor of the home side, having lost just one of their last 11 meetings in Serie A, although that defeat came in their last game, a 3-1 win in Rome.
Despite having to adapt to a new coach and lacking a regular goalscorer, Roma have won 7 out of 9 Serie A matches so far. This is their best start in 8 years.
Goals from Mario Hermoso and reserve striker Artem Dovbyk helped Giallorossi beat Parma 2-1 in midweek. They are still chasing the defending champion Napoli at the top of the table.
Gian Piero Gasperini's team now aim to maintain their impressive form away from home, where they have won the most points this season. That included a Europa League win over Nice.
They have the opportunity to win their 6th consecutive away win in Serie A, something Roma have only done twice in their history. However, their most recent victory over Milan at the San Siro came in 2017.
Personnel situation
In the context of the top scorer Christian Pulisic still unable to return from a thigh injury, Milan is having difficulty finding an effective striker pair.
Santiago Gimenez last scored in the league in May, while Rafael Leao had a minor hip problem and had to practice separately after the match against Atalanta.
After ending a 17-month drought, the Portuguese winger has scored in his last two home games and could still be ready against Roma. However, Adrien Rabiot will be with Pulisic on the sidelines.
While midfielders Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ardon Jashari have just returned from injury, Luka Modric may continue to play.
Like the home team, Roma's attack lacks a clear leader. In addition, Evan Ferguson had to practice until midweek due to an ankle injury.
The Irish striker could be out for the next two weeks, so Dovbyk will be used. Paulo Dybala - who has scored 10 goals against Milan in previous meetings - could also be considered.
Due to bronchitis, full-back Angelino is still unable to play, so Wesley can continue playing on the left wing. In addition, Kostas Tsimikas is likely to be called back.
Expected lineup:
AC Milan: Maignan, De Winter, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Ricci, Estupinan, Nkunku, Leao.
AS Roma: Svilar, Hermoso, Mancini, Ndicka, Celik, Cristante, Kone, Wesley, Soule, Pellegrini, Dybala.
The match between Milan and Roma takes place at 2:45 am on November 3 (Vietnam time).
