10' Tonali’s out-swinging corner from the right is steered in towards the near post, and Becao knocks it behind for another set-piece, which is easily dealt with.
8' Rebic knocks the ball back to Hernandez in an advanced position down the left. The full-back cuts inside and looks to play a return pass, although it is blocked by De Paul.
6' De Paul wriggles away from Rebic down the right-hand side of the field and wins a free-kick after being pulled back by the Croatian.
5' The home side have quickly settled into their rhythm in the opening stages. Leao does well to take down a long pass from Romagnoli, but Becao gets across to make a vital interception on the edge of the box.
3' There is going to be a brief stoppage in play as Kjaer is down and in need of treatment after a collision with Nuytinck from that earlier corner. He is now back to his feet and looks fine to continue.
2' Hernandez floats an out-swinging corner in from the left, and Molina nods it to safety in the centre of the box.
1' Kick off! The referee, Davide Massa, blows his whistle and Udinese get the game underway.
The teams are out, and kick-off will soon be upon us here at San Siro.
Milan have won their last two games against Udinese in Serie A. The Rossoneri could win three consecutive matches against the Friulians in the competition for the first time since 2008.
Heading into this match, Pioli’s side have won eight of their last twelve matches in Serie A. However, they have lost three of their previous six games at San Siro. Prior to kick-off, the Rossoneri are second in the table, just four points behind first-placed Inter. Udinese, on the other hand, have struggled on the road of late, winning just one of their last six aHeading into this match, Pioli’s side have won eight of their last twelve games in Serie A. However, they have lost three of their previous six matches at San Siro. Prior to kick-off, the Rossoneri are second in the table, just four points behind first-placed Inter. Udinese, on the other hand, have struggled on the road of late, winning just one of their last six away fixtures. Should Luca Goti’s team triumph over Milan, they will move to 31 points and potentially rise into the top half of the table. way fixtures. Should Luca Goti’s team triumph over Milan, they will move to 31 points and potentially rise into the top half of the table.
Following Milan's away win at Stadio Olimpico last time out, Stefano Piolo makes five changes to his starting side. Kalulu Kyatengwa, Romagnoli, Castillejo, Diaz and Leao replace Davide Calabria, Tomori, Saelemaekers, Hakan Calhanoglu and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swedish striker is absent with a thigh injury, while Calhanoglu is left out following a muscle problem. The visitors, on the other hand, make two alterations for this clash. Zeegelaar comes in for Stryger, while Llorente drops to the bench in favour of Pereyra, who returns from suspension.
UDINESE SUBS: Manuel Gasparini, Simone Scuffet, Samir, Sebastien De Maio, Thomas Ouweja, Walace, Petar Micin, Jayden Braaf, Jens Stryger Larsen, Fernando Llorente, Stefano Okaka.
MILAN SUBS: Antonio Donnarumma, Ciprian Tatarusanu, Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, Diogo Dalot, Alexis Saelemaekers, Rade Krunic, Soualiho Meite, Jens Hauge.
UDINESE (3-4-1-1): Juan Musso; Rodrigo Becao, Kevin Bonifazi, Bram Nuytinck; Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo de Paul, Tolgay Arslan, Jean-Victor Makengo, Marvin Zeegelaar; Roberto Pereyra; Ilija Nestorovski.
MILAN (4-2-3-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Pierre Kalulu Kyatengwa, Simon Kjaer, Alessio Romagnoli, Theo Hernandez; Sandro Tonali, Franck Kessie; Samu Castillejo, Brahim Diaz, Ante Rebic; Rafael Leao.
The hosts come into this clash looking to make it back-to-back wins in Serie A following their 2-1 win against Roma last time out. Udinese are also are seeking consecutive top-flight victories after their 1-0 triumph over Fiorentina in their previous fixture.
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