Milan vs RB Salzburg

2022 - 11 - 3

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AC MILAN v FC SALZBURG: MATCH PREVIEW (AC Milan)

If the Austrians have to win to continue their journey in Europe's most prestigious tournament, the Rossoneri have to avoid defeat to get through to the ...

Noah Okafor, who scored at the weekend and is the Bulls' European top scorer with three goals to his name, will lead the attack along with one of Junior Adamu, who is not at his best and in doubt for the San Siro match, and the formidable Šeško. "We will need courage, we have shown that we can hold our own against the Rossoneri. We have to attack, knowing that the opponent can be dangerous from the restart, but trying to play our game with great awareness and clarity in our choices," Stefano Pioli said on the eve of the match. Giroud will lead the attack, and behind him Leão will try to strike from the left flank, while Díaz and [Messias](https://www.acmilan.com/en/teams/men-first-team/players/junior-messias/statistics) should complete the team. The first change of the day compared to the match in Croatia is [Fikayo Timori's](https://www.acmilan.com/en/teams/men-first-team/players/fikayo-tomori/statistics) return from suspension, who should resume his role in the centre of defence alongside Simon Kjær. If the Austrians have to win to continue their journey in Europe's most prestigious tournament, the Rossoneri have to avoid defeat to get through to the Champions League knockout stage for the first time since 2014.

Milan vs RB Salzburg Prediction, Head-To-Head, Lineup, Betting ... (SportsUnfold)

The UEFA Champions League is back in action this week with a second round of matches between RB Salzburg and AC Milan in a crucial matchup on Wednesday at ...

Right now, they are the best bets. In their previous match, AC Milan played surprisingly poorly against Torino, and they have a point to prove in this match. The Rossoneri will need to rebound this week after suffering a shocking 2-1 defeat to Torino in their previous match.

Champions League line-ups: Milan vs. RB Salzburg - Football Italia (Football Italia)

Milan opt for Rade Krunic in the trequartista role with Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud, as they need a point against RB Salzburg to reach the Champions ...

[Noah Okafor](https://football-italia.net/player/noah-okafor/) is their Champions League top scorer with three goals in five games. [Fikayo Tomori](https://football-italia.net/player/fikayo-tomori/) returns from suspension to bolster the defence. [Fernando](https://football-italia.net/player/fernando-reges/) and [Nicolas](https://football-italia.net/player/nicolas/) Capaldo, while [Junior Adamu](https://football-italia.net/player/chukwubuike-adamu/) and Omar Solet are carrying thigh issues, but start regardless. [Torino](/teams/torino), as the injury list remains extensive, missing [Mike Maignan](https://football-italia.net/player/mike-maignan/), [Davide Calabria](https://football-italia.net/player/davide-calabria/), [Alexis Saelemaekers](https://football-italia.net/player/alexis-saelemaekers/), [Alessandro Florenzi](https://football-italia.net/player/alessandro-florenzi/), [Zlatan Ibrahimovic](https://football-italia.net/player/zlatan-ibrahimovic/) and those not on the Champions League list, [Aster Vranckx](https://football-italia.net/player/aster-vranckx/), [Yacine Adli](https://football-italia.net/player/yacine-adli/) and [Malick Thiaw](https://football-italia.net/player/malick-thiaw/). [Milan](/teams/milan) opt for [Rade Krunic](https://football-italia.net/player/rade-krunic/) in the trequartista role with [Rafael](https://football-italia.net/player/rafael/) Leao and [Olivier Giroud](https://football-italia.net/player/olivier-giroud/), as they need a point against RB Salzburg to reach the Champions League Round of 16. [You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Juventus-PSG on the LIVEBLOG.](https://football-italia.net/champions-league-liveblog-milan-rb-salzburg-juventus-psg/)

Official: AC Milan vs. RB Salzburg starting XIs – several changes ... (SempreMilan)

AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli has made five changes to his starting line-up for the crucial Champions League group stage game against Red Bull Salzburg ...

Charles De Ketelaere, Brahim Diaz, Junior Messias and Divock Origi are on the bench to start. Sandro Tonali and Ismael Bennacer will be reunited as the double pivot as Tommaso Pobega has been relegated to substitute, with Rafael Leao on the left wing, Ante Rebic on the right wing and Rade Krunic as the playmaker. Ciprian Tatarusanu will be in goal given Mike Maignan’s absence with Pierre Kalulu right-back, Theo Hernandez left-back and a centre-back pairing of Simon Kjaer and Fikayo Tomori, meaning Matteo Gabbia has dropped to the bench.

Key Battles and Prediction: AC Milan vs RB Salzburg (The Offside)

Do or die for Stefano Pioli. Can he celebrate his renewal by taking the next big step with the side?

Our midfield will need to be a wildcard if the attack is faltering and maybe we see one of Bennacer or Tonali grab a crucial goal. We cannot transition the play without him and cannot even dream of controlling the midfield when he is not present. Milan have not been to the knockouts since 2013/14 and this is the next big step for the young group and Stefano Pioli to show their progression following their elimination in the group stages last year.

AC Milan - Red Bull Salzburg live: Champions League - Football ... (Eurosport.com)

Get the latest Football updates on Eurosport. Catch AC Milan - Red Bull Salzburg live on 02/11/2022. Find scores, stats and comments in real time.

That's twice now Milan have struck the woodwork. Milan are really taking the sting out of the game now. The Austrian side hae been largely stunned in this second half but they are now getting on the ball more frequently and looking to create chances. Milan work a really nice counter-attack. Milan have made it fourt! A ruthless performance from the Italian champions.

AC Milan vs. FC Salzburg - Football Match Report - November 2 ... (ESPN Australia)

Get a report of the AC Milan vs. FC Salzburg 2022-23 UEFA Champions League, Group Stage football match.

"It was fantastic in front of our fans," Giroud told UEFA. [Theo Hernandez](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/233621/Theo-Hernández) had rattled the post, Giroud headed home [Sandro Tonali](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/261047/Sandro-Tonali)'s corner. "These kinds of nights are what we wish for," coach Stefano Pioli told Sky Sport Italia. [Junior Messias](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/261054/Junior-Messias) in stoppage time capped an excellent night for Milan who secured second spot in Group E behind [England](/football/team?id=448)'s [Chelsea](/football/team?id=363). [Rade Krunic](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/222595/Rade-Krunic) to make it two 43 seconds into the second half and Giroud put the game to bed in the 57th minute, drilling home after fine work from Rafael Leao. [Olivier Giroud](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/88965/Olivier-Giroud) scored two goals and created another as [AC Milan](/football/team?id=103) crushed [FC Salzburg ](/football/team/_/id/2790)4-0 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League knockout stages for the first time since 2013-14.

UEFA Champions League: AC Milan vs. RB Salzburg (Xinhua)

AC Milan's Olivier Giroud (R, bottom) celebrates his second goal with teammate Fikayo Tomori during a UEFA Champions League Group E football match between ...

(Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua) AC Milan's Rafael Leao (L) vies with Salzburg's Amar Dedic during a UEFA Champions League Group E football match in Milan, Italy, on Nov. AC Milan's Theo Hernandez (R) vies with Salzburg's Amar Dedic during a UEFA Champions League Group E football match in Milan, Italy, on Nov.

AC Milan vs RB Salzburg Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction ... (The Hard Tackle)

AC Milan needs a point to seal qualification into the knockout stages as they host nearest challengers RB Salzburg at the San Siro.

In terms of quality, Milan has the firepower to dislodge the defences of any team. Taking home advantage into account, the Rossoneri certainly have a huge boost, but Salzburg will be at their best. Milan would be hoping the winger fires on all cylinders and gets the critical goals they need to progress. The latter will replace Fikayo Tomori in the lineup. The attacker could make history by sending Milan through to the next round. Ciprian Tatarusanu will continue between the sticks, with Matteo Gabbia and Simon Kjaer expected to retain their places in central defence. The Rossoneri slipped to third in the league but remained in charge of their fate in Europe. However, it will take a fearless and famous victory at the San Siro to make that happen. Milan desperately needed a positive result in Croatia and will be pleased with the outcome. The Austrians hope to qualify for the knockout rounds for a second consecutive season. Milan ensured they put Dinamo Zagreb to the sword with an impressive 4-0 victory away from home. The four teams went in with a chance to qualify for the next round, but only Chelsea made their case.

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