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Juventus is set to face AC Milan on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 CET.
Team News:
Juventus: Manager Thiago Motta has confirmed that French forward Randal Kolo Muani is poised to join the club on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. While the paperwork is being finalized, Motta hopes Kolo Muani will be available for the match against AC Milan. Additionally, Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic returns to the squad after missing two games. However, defenders Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal, along with strikers Arkadiusz Milik and Francisco Conceicao, will be unavailable.
AC Milan: Top scorer Christian Pulisic will miss the match due to muscle fatigue sustained after a recent game. Manager Sergio Conceicao has decided not to risk Pulisic's condition. Pulisic has been instrumental this season, netting 10 goals and contributing significantly to Milan's Supercoppa Italiana victory.
Recent Form:
Juventus: The team is experiencing a challenging period, with only one victory in their last seven Serie A matches. They have drawn 12 of their 19 league games, placing them fifth in the standings.
AC Milan: Milan is on a positive run, remaining unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions, with five wins and three draws. They currently sit seventh in Serie A, three points behind Juventus.
Head-to-Head:
The rivalry between Juventus and AC Milan is one of Italy's most storied, dating back to 1901. In their most recent encounter on January 3, 2025, Milan secured a 2-1 victory in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal.
Match Preview:
Both teams are eager to secure a win to bolster their positions in the league standings. Juventus aims to break their streak of draws, while Milan looks to continue their unbeaten run. The absence of key players like Pulisic for Milan and several defenders for Juventus could influence the dynamics of the game.
