Match Preview: AC Milan vs Fiorentina

Following last Sunday's draw in Bergamo against Atalanta, the Rossoneri secured a spot in the next Europa League. However, in order to seal 6th place in Serie A and a direct pass to the group stage of the international competition, coach Gattuso's men need to get a positive result against Fiorentina at San Siro on the last clash of the season. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.

AC MILAN'S FORM

We have only lost one of our last eight matches in Serie A; yet we have managed to win 2 of these games and drew 5. On the other hand, along with Torino, we are the only team this season to be unbeaten in league matches after taking the lead: 17 victories and 4 draws in 21 matches. Against La Viola is a must-win and coach Gattuso will certainly use all the gunpowder available in his squad. Hakan Calhanoglu is one of his men in better form. The Turkey international has recorded two goals and one assist in his last three games and scored against Fiorentina in the reverse fixture of this campaign.

WATCH THE ROSSONERI'S PREVIOUS MATCH IN BERGAMO AGAINST ATALANTA

OUR OPPONENTS’ FORM
Fiorentina have won four of their last five away games in Serie A (1 loss) and have scored at least two goals in each victory. On the other hand, coach Pioli’s side has conceded the most goals from indirect free kick situations in Serie A this season (seven). Furthermore, La Viola are currently 8th in the league with 57 points and, after losing 0-1 to Cagliari last Sunday, lost their chance to reach us (61 points) and to qualify for the Europa League.

TEAM NEWS

Lucas Biglia was forced to leave the pitch injured last Sunday in Bergamo against Atalanta, and will not be part of the squad for the last match of the season. 

DANGERMAN
Giovanni Simeone has scored 13 goals this season and is Fiorentina’s top goal scorer. The 22-year-old striker has played 37 games this season. Should he play against us, he will become the first La Viola player to appear in every single match in a Serie A campaign since Toni and Fiore in 2005/06.

THE VENUE: SAN SIRO