AC Milan faces a crucial match against Sassuolo on May 3, 2026, as they aim to secure Champions League qualification amid injury setbacks. The match will take place at Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia.
Milan will be without Luka Modric due to a cheekbone injury requiring surgery. His absence is significant as the team seeks to maintain its position in the top four of Serie A.
Sassuolo welcomes back Domenico Berardi, who returns to the starting XI after serving a two-game ban. This boost could help Sassuolo capitalize on Milan’s current struggles.
The match kicks off at 15:00 CET (14:00 BST). Milan holds a five-point lead over fifth-placed Como with a game in hand, but they have only won two of their last five league games.
Starting lineups:
Milan: Maignan, Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Saelemaekers, Fofana, Jashari, Rabiot, Estupinan, Leao, Nkunku and Sassuolo: Turati, Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Garcia, Thorstvedt, Matic, Koné, Berardi, Nzola, Laurienté.
The referee for the match is Maresca from Napoli. Massimiliano Allegri emphasized the importance of this game by stating that his team needs six more points to mathematically secure Champions League qualification.
He noted the challenge ahead: “Tomorrow will be a challenging game as Sassuolo are having a great season with very good players and a great coach.” Players at risk of suspension for AC Milan include Athekame, Estupinan, Fofana, Leao, and Saelemaekers.
