AC Milan vs. Venezia: Five Key Clashes to Watch

AC Milan is gearing up to take on Venezia tomorrow in the early kick-off match, and we’ve pinpointed five crucial match-ups that could decide the outcome for the Rossoneri.

Milan fans are riding high after a decisive 3-0 victory over Inter on Wednesday, which secured a 4-1 win on aggregate. However, it’s vital for the team to avoid any complacency against Venezia to maintain their forward momentum.

While the Rossoneri enter as the favourites, certain key battles merit attention before the action unfolds…

Key Clashes:

In defense, Fikayo Tomori has been in solid form recently and will face off against Mikael Egill Ellertsson on the right wing. Ellertsson is a threat, having scored against Juventus, so Tomori must stay vigilant.

Moving into midfield, Hans Caviglia, Venezia’s deep-lying playmaker, will aim to keep his team in control with extended possession periods. Youssouf Fofana, a skilled interceptor, will likely target the Juventus loanee in an effort to disrupt his flow.

On the attacking front for Milan, Alessio Zerbin needs to provide ample support for Joel Schingtienne against Theo Hernandez. Hernandez is expected to continue his impressive performance against the Veneto side.

Tijjani Reijnders will perhaps enjoy a free-roaming role in midfield, seizing opportunities to break forward and create openings. Experienced midfielder Gianluca Busio will need to exert effort to neutralize Reijnders’ influence in the game.

Finally, with Luka Jovic in outstanding form, Venezia’s center-back Jay Idzes could face a tough challenge. The Serbian striker is known for dropping deep to stretch the opposition and isn’t shy of confronting battles in the box.