All the latest on the probable formations directly from the Sky Sport reporters: Allegri confirms the super trio in attack. Pioli must replace Theo Hernandez and for the trocar he thinks of Messias. Mourinho without the suspended Zaniolo. Atalanta with Boga and Muriel
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Once the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup have been exhausted, the head and legs return to the championship. Up there the ranking is short and this round could shuffle the cards further. It is indeed a day as a red circle views challenges crossed between first and second and between fourth and fifth. On paper, Milan could take advantage of it but Sensi and Giampaolo’s Sampdoria is back from a resounding home victory.
Between disqualified (and therefore possible substitutes) and injured, there is a lot of monitoring. Fans and fantasy coaches ask for the intervention and help of the team of Sky Sports reporters. Our boys certainly do not hold back: the first new formations are already on the way and therefore we are ready as usual for our usual round of Serie A retreats.
AC MILAN-SAMPDORIA, Sunday at 12:30
Milan, Brahim returns from the beginning
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Derby and Lazio have revived the Devil not a little: a super Giroud (4 goals in a few days) will lead the Rossoneri’s attack again. In defense, Theo Hernandez needs to be replaced after the red made in the final of Saturday’s derby: Florenzi on pole. In midfield, Bennacer favored over Kessié to team up with Tonali, while on the frontline he goes to a Brahim Diaz starting shirt. Messias ahead of Saelemaekers, Leao on the other side. Giroud offensive end of Pioli’s 4-2-3-1.
Sampdoria, many confirmations for Giampaolo
Return to San Siro (against Milan) for Mr. Giampaolo who has just returned from a 4-0 round against Sassuolo. Sampdoria who lost Gabbidini for the rest of the season but can count on a ‘deluxe’ sized Sensi. In the trident behind Caputo another ex can find a place from the beginning: Andrea Conti. Both Ekdal and Quagliarella met again as a group. Sebastian Giovinco is also available but as an initial weapon in progress
EMPOLI-CAGLIARI, Sunday at 3pm
Empoli, Asllani towards confirmation
There seems to be some doubts at Empoli but only for what concerns the defense. In fact, the front line continues with Pinamonti as the only striker with Bajrami and Henderson in support. Asllani can keep the position as holder in the median. The two central defense are still a small question mark: Ismajli seems more certain (but not 100% sure) of his place in the team: Viti and Tonelli compete for the other jersey
Cagliari, Pavoletti still in doubt
A little bit of returns for Mazzarri: Joao Pedro served the round of disqualification while Zappa and Altare negativized. Pavoletti is still in doubt but with a Gaston Pereiro ‘on fire’ it is safe to bet that there will be no doubts about using him from the first minute. In the median there is Deiola disqualified. There are two options: inside Baselli with Dalbert outside or central line with Grassi, Marin and Dalbert himself. At that point Lykogiannis would be the left wing cursor. Not summoned Nandez.
GENOA-SALERNITANA, Sunday at 3pm
Genoa, Bani and Ostigard unavailable
Still changes in the rossoblù defense. Blessin is first of both Bani and Ostigard but at least he can count on the returns of Cambiaso, who was disqualified last week, and Criscito. The two should both start from the first minute. Ekuban and Portanova must win their respective ballots but still seem to have the advantage while Destro is threatened by Piccoli in attack but the former Atalanta does not seem to be on pole for a place in the starting line-up
Salernitana, many confirmations for Colantuono
On last week’s ‘Monday Night’ Colantuono had changed all the starting line-up compared to the previous championship match. This time, however, there are a lot of confirmations: the Drausin-Fazio couple can be the owner again. Radovanovic also did well in the median. On the other hand, a change in attack is possible: Mousset had left after a time last week. Djuric therefore seems destined to take his place in the XI grenade holder
VERONA-UDINESE, Sunday at 3pm
Verona, three returns for Mr. Tudor
After the match against Juventus, Nikola Kalinic greeted everyone returning to Hajduk. However, the attack by the Gialloblù finds Simeone, who was disqualified against Juventus. Caprari and Faraoni also met on the training field with the second aiming for a jersey from the first minute. On the trocar instead Caprari could be used during the race: with Barak there will be one between Ilic and Lasagna
Udinese, Deulofeu returns in front
Out of Success and in Deulofeu in the Juventus attack even if Pussetto hopes to be able to have his say right up to the end. Molina, after the goal that unlocked the game against Turin, returns to the right lane, on the other side there is Udogie. Behind there is still a choice: double ballot which for now seems to reward Pablo Marì and Zeegelaar with Perez and Nuytinck who would start from the bench
SASSUOLO-ROME, Sunday at 6pm
Sassuolo, not indifferent problems in attack
In the Italian Cup he didn’t take the substitution very well but then, with a cool head, Traoré apologized to the coach and his team-mates. In view of the match against Roma, Ayah’s condition needs to be verified, as she suffered from a small muscle problem. Dionisi has to make do in attack since there are both Scamacca and Raspadori disqualified. Defrel travels to a starting shirt. Behind could keep the Ruan post which can be used both right and centrally in place of Chiriches
Rome, without Zaniolo, is it up to Elsha?
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Two certain absences for José Mourinho in Reggio Emilia: Zaniolo is disqualified and Ibanez is knocked out and will have some for a while. Alarm instead returned as regards Abraham. In the 4-way line of defense, Maitland-Niles could act on the left. Cristante will be Sergio Oliveira’s team mate while in the trio of attacking midfielders, on the left is the strong candidacy of El Shaarawy
ATALANTA-JUVENTUS, Sunday at 8.45pm
Atalanta, Gasperini changes in almost all departments
Musso is disqualified, Palomino is in strong doubt. These are the news coming from Zingonia. In attack Boga has been very active in the Italian Cup and Gasperini is thinking of relaunching him together with Muriel who returns after taking over from the bench against Fiorentina. In goal there is Musso disqualified: after the choice of Rossi against Cagliari there is the news of the possible ownership of Sportiello. Behind here is Demiral while in midfield Freuler returns to team up with De Roon.
Juventus, Chiellini out. Ballot in the middle
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It is difficult to think of a change in attack for Allegri’s team. The Morata-Vlahovic-Dybala trio can be devastating and has already shown great things. In midfield Locatelli returns from disqualification and the former Sassuolo is on pole for a starting shirt even if Arthur remains in the ballot. Defense chapter: Chiellini is unavailable. De Ligt is sure of the place. Beside the Dutchman he should touch Bonucci who, however, has just returned from a period of stoppage and must certainly be managed. At the moment, however, he remains the obligatory favorite but also keep an eye on Rugani
SPEZIA-FIORENTINA, Sunday at 8.45pm
Spezia, Kovalenko recovered
Only three ‘appearances’ in Thiago Motta’s unavailable list, otherwise all capable and enlisted. The 2-2 against Salernitana should lead to some confirmation especially in attack. Kovalenko’s recovery allows the coach to have another alternative in the median. The possible surprise Nguiamba, who took over last Monday, should not be underestimated. Nzola hopes to recover positions in the hierarchy but as mentioned, Manaj and Verde remain on pole
Fiorentina, half midfield is disqualified
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Cup bomber, none like Piatek since 2018
A rather heavy absence for the Italian who returns to visit his former team: both Bonaventura and Torreira will not be in the median due to disqualification. In addition, there is the usual puzzle in attack to solve. Piatek started in the Italian Cup and therefore it is possible that in the championship it will be up to Cabral again. Ikoné hopes to be part of the offensive trident but Sottil and Callejon are also fighting for a jersey. At the center we could see Amrabat deployed as deputy Torreira
