Sassuolo Form and Squad
In their last five matches Sassuolo have lost only once, and in that run they managed to upset such top sides as Como (2:1) and Juventus (1:1). Yes, in the previous round the side coached by Grosso failed to break down Fiorentina's parked bus, but there is certainly no need to panic about that. Federico Berardi (7+4) returns from suspension, which will significantly boost the attacking potential of the hosts.
Key Sassuolo numbers:
Sassuolo are 15th in possession (44.8%).
Sassuolo have won five of their last seven home matches.
Sassuolo have scored at least once in four of their last five matches.
Potential Sassuolo Lineup (4-3-3): Stefano Turati — Sebastian Walukiewicz, Jay Idzes, Tarik Muharemovic, Ulisses Garcia — Nemanja Matic, Ismael Kone, Kristian Thorstvedt — Domenico Berardi, Andrea Pinamonti, Armand Lauriente.
Out of squad: Daryl Bakola, Daniel Boloca, Fali Kande, Edoardo Pieragnolo (all injured).
Milan Form and Squad
In the previous round Milan, in their usual style, shared the points with Juventus (0:0). For the Rossoneri it was the third time in the last five league games that they failed to score. Worst of all, in that match Luka Modric picked up an injury, and without him the attack of the side coached by Allegri will grind to a complete halt, because it was the Croatian who was responsible for moving the ball forward.
Key Milan numbers:
Milan are eighth in average possession (52.5%).
Milan are second for big chances missed (60).
Milan have collected only three points from their last three away matches.
Potential Milan Lineup (3-5-2): Mike Maignan — Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, Strahinja Pavlovic — Zakari Atekame, Youssouf Fofana, Adrien Rabiot, Samuele Ricci, Davide Bartesaghi — Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic.
Out of squad: Luka Modric (injured).
