With the gap to the top of the table standing at a massive 18 points, AC Milan will concentrate on the top-four race, especially against their direct rivals Atalanta, who are just3 points behind.
Atalanta will look to counter this by applying intensity; pressing and counter pressing to make sure Milan do not have comfortable possession. Closing down players and gaps will make this match a close contest at the San Siro.
Atalanta will look to counter this by applying intensity; pressing and counter pressing to make sure Milan do not have comfortable possession. Closing down players and gaps will make this match a close contest at the San Siro.
Having won the last two consecutive matches in Serie A, AC Milan will be looking to make it a hat trick of wins when they host Atalanta at the San Siro on Sunday at 19:45 GMT.

Possible Lineups

AC Milan

Stefano Pioli and his men will be looking to make it three consecutive wins in Serie A in the post-World Cup period as they look to step up their form in the second half of the season and solidify their top-four position.

Atalanta

Center-forward Duvan Zapata is also missing from the squad and will likely miss the Sunday clash with AC Milan at the San Siro. Zapata has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since February 17th, 2023, and thus has missed 3 Serie A matches already. 

Prediction

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A win on Sunday will see them level on 44 points with fourth-placed AC Milan.
Stefano Pioli and his charges have had to adjust their hopes this season by prioritizing finishing inside the top four in the league. 
AC Milan will win the match and take the three important points they need while Atalanta will receive a blow to their top-four chase. 
AC Milan will be looking to steady their form and performances as they bid to gain some consistency in their performances and results in the League to bolster their top-four hopes. 
Gian Piero Gasperini will not be able to select right-back Hans Hateboer. The experienced 29-year-old fullback has been nursing a cruciate ligament rupture since February 11th, 2023. He is expected to be back fit at the end of August 2023.
Milan will also miss the services of right-back Davide Calabria. The 26-year-old fullback is suffering from hip problems that have kept him out since February 16th, 2023. He has missed a solitary match so far. No return date has been issued by the club for his fitness.