Form and Line-up
Genoa are on a run of two consecutive draws, including against a solid and motivated Atalanta (0:0). It is worth noting that towards the end of the season De Rossi has finally taught his players how to defend. In the previous round Fiorentina produced only one shot on target, and before that Como hit the target just twice. The only problem is in attack: starting centre-forward Colombo has found the net only seven times in 36 rounds.
Key numbers for Genoa:
Genoa sit 11th for possession (47.8%).
Genoa rank 10th for xG (43.4) and 11th for shots on target (3.9).
Genoa are first for penalties won (9).
Probable Genoa line-up (3-4-3):
Justin Bijlow — Alessandro Marcandalli, Leo Ostigard, Nils Zetterstrom — Mikael Ellertsson, Morten Frendrup, Amorim, Aaron Martin — Jeff Ekhator, Lorenzo Colombo, Vitinha
Absentees: Junior Messias, Tommaso Baldanzi, Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Sebastian Otoa (all injured).
Form and Line-up
The crisis at Milan goes on. After beating Inter 1:0 on 8 March, the Rossoneri have collected only seven points from eight rounds. In the last match the team led by Allegri completely failed against inconsistent Atalanta (2:3), scoring in the 88th and 91st minutes. Worst of all, three key players in that game received their fourth yellow card and will not be able to help in the upcoming fixture.
Key numbers for Milan:
The Rossoneri have the eighth-best possession figure (52.4%).
Milan are second for accurate cross-field passes (4.9).
Milan are fourth for big chances missed (62).
Probable Milan line-up (3-5-2):
Mike Maignan — Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, Strahinja Pavlovic — Zachary Athekame, Youssouf Fofana, Adrien Rabiot, Samuele Ricci, Davide Bartesaghi — Niclas Fullkrug, Christopher Nkunku.
Absentees: Luka Modric, Christian Pulisic (injury), Rafael Leao, Pervis Estupinan, Alexis Saelemaekers (suspension).
