Cagliari, Italy – In an exciting development for AC Milan, Niklas Füllkrug is set to make his full debut for the club during the Serie A match against Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. The match kicks off at 14:00 GMT (15:00 CET), and fans are eager to see how Milan performs, especially with a chance to move to the top of the league if they can secure a victory.
Head coach Max Allegri faces some challenges as he adapts his lineup due to a few absences. Fikayo Tomori is suspended, and Santiago Gimenez remains sidelined following ankle surgery. Additionally, key players such as Rafael Leao, Luka Modric, Adrien Rabiot, and Christopher Nkunku are not at full fitness and are starting from the bench. This opens the door for Fullkrug to shine alongside Christian Pulisic in the attacking lineup.
Fullkrug made his presence felt in previous outings, having come off the bench during the team’s recent 1-0 victory against Cagliari and the 1-1 draw with Genoa. With Leao rested and Modric also sitting this one out in preparation for the rescheduled clash against Como, the opportunity for Füllkrug is significant.
Fiorentina, meanwhile, finds themselves battling at the bottom of the Serie A standings but showed signs of improvement with their first two wins of the season and a spirited 2-2 draw against Lazio, secured by a last-minute penalty from Pedro. Moise Kean, who has recently returned to training after personal issues, will be playfully leading the attack alongside Albert Gudmundsson.
In terms of lineups, Fiorentina has David De Gea in goal, supported by a backline of Dodo, Pongracic, Comuzzo, and Gosens. They will rely on the midfield trio of Mandragora, Fagioli, and Ndour to link up play. Milan’s formation features Mike Maignan in goal and a rotated defense with De Winter, Gabbia, and Pavlovic, alongside an attacking set-up poised to capitalize on Fiorentina’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Fans can follow the build-up and action live as both teams are keen for points—Milan aiming for title contention and Fiorentina seeking to climb out of the relegation zone. The fixture promises to be an intriguing encounter filled with potential for both sides.