It is unusual for ‘Calcio’ to take place on a Tuesday, but the fans have something to look forward to. Lazio host AC Milan and both teams are under pressure. The home team wants to reach the positions that mean the Champions League, and the guests need to respond to the triumph of Napoli, who moved 12 steps up at the top of the table…Due to the final of the domestic Super Cup, some games had to be postponed, and one of them is the one between Biancoceleste and Rossoneri. The defending champions of Italy have been struggling lately and their gap to the Parthenopei has grown significantly. The Milanese now have a difficult task to win at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Lazio, too, do not have impressive results, but they are in the game for the elite European club competition and count on three points at home.Non un comune martedì sera, all’Olimpico c’è: 🦅 @OfficialSSLazio 🆚 @acmilan 👹#LazioMilan pic.twitter.com/hfTrHv8bqC— Lega Serie A (@SerieA) January 24, 2023 Lazio beat Sassuolo a week ago 2-0 away. Before that, however, Biancoceleste’s results were not exactly optimal. The Roman club experienced two away defeats, against Juventus 3-0 and Lecce 2-1, and then there was a 2-2 draw at home with Empoli.Despite those three weaker performances of the team led by Maurizio Sarri, Lazio’s goal remains the same, which is a place in the top four. The Milan team has a better balance, but especially at the Stadio Olimpico, the Roman team is able to beat anyone. The last time AC Milan felt that in the spring of 2021, when they lost 3-0 in the Eternal City. However, the truth is that since then Rossoneri have beaten the Sky Blues every time.”I hope we have grown. We can compete with anyone in one game, last year Milan were stronger, but in the last game we were equal,” believes Maurizio Sarri.🗓️ Les Rossoneri ont remporté leurs 3 derniers matchs face à la Lazio.Lazio 1-2 AC Milan ✅AC Milan 4-0 Lazio ✅AC Milan 2-0 Lazio ✅#LazioMilan pic.twitter.com/Q1IhYrF2SN— DataMilan (@DataMilan1899) January 24, 2023 These days, the Italian coach is in the focus of interest of Tottenham, who are asking under what conditions they could lure him to London and replace compatriot Antonio Conte. How it will affect Sarri’s preparation for the match will remain unknown, but he is certainly aware that his team will fight against the current champions of Italy. Even so, an Eagles defeat would be disappointing for the home side.AC Milan’s form is not the best at the moment and that could be utilized by the home team. The Rossoneri lost twice this season in the league, were eliminated from the Italian Cup and failed even in the Super Cup final against Inter. The Nerazzurri beat their city rivals 3-0 in Riyadh.It is not surprising that the red-and-black team from Milan has been criticized.”Criticisms are fair because the performances in this period are far from our expectations. They are naturally high because we are AC Milan,” Stefano Pioli said at a pre-match press conference, after four consecutive meetings in all competitions without a victory.Empoli help Napoli to eliminate another title candidate with a surprise win in MilanWith an away win over Lazio, AC Milan could restart their pursuit of Napoli, but it won’t be easy.”Lazio are having a good season and growing compared to last year, and they are led by a top coach. We know them, they keep the ball well and can attack quickly. Both teams will want to control the game, so we will have to be more determined and bolder,” said the coach of AC Milan.Lazio will be weakened by the absence of top scorer Ciro Immobile, who was injured again in the last round, and it is a big blow for the team. More will be expected from Serbian national team member Sergej Milinković Savić, scorer of three goals and the best assist provider in the league with eight final passes. Coach Sari will also have to go into this match without Gila.As for Milan, they will not be complete either. Ibrahimović is absent for a long time, as are Florenzi, Maignan and Balo-Toure.📸 #Gazzetta: Probable XI Lazio v AC Milan pic.twitter.com/fE9ZCPsmHz— Milan Posts 🏆🇮🇹 (@MilanPosts) January 24, 2023 SERIE ASaturdayHellas Verona – Lecce 2-0 (1-0)/Depaoli 40, Lazovic 54/Salernitana – Napoli 0-2 (0-1)/Di Lorenzo 45+3, Osimhen 48/Fiorentina – Torino 0-1 (0-1)/Miranchuk 33/SundaySampdoria – Udinese 0-1 (0-0)/Ehizibue 88/Monza – Sassuolo 1-1 (0-1)/Caprari 60 – Ferrari 13/Spezia – Roma 0-2 (0-1)/El Shaarawy 45, Abraham 49/Juventus – Atalanta 3-3 (2-1)/Di Maria 25, Milik 34, Danilo 65 – Lookman 4, 53, Maehle 46/MondayBologna – Cremonese 1-1 (0-0)/Vlad Chiriches 55 (og) – Okereke 50/Inter – Empoli 0-1 (0-0)/Baldanzi 66/Tuesday22.45: (3.30) Lazio (3.35) Milan (2.35)***odds are subject to change
