The highlight of this weekend's Serie A action comes on Saturday, with AC Milan hosting Juventus at the San Siro. It will be the biggest test yet for new Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi, who was given his first ever first team coaching post in the summer.
AC Milan vs. Juventus: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Juventus will give Filippo Inzaghi his toughest test since he took charge of AC Milan.
So far, things have gone well for Milan, who followed up a season-opening 3-1 victory over Juventus with an incredible 5-4 win away at Parma. However, Juve have looked ominously good under their new boss too, with Max Allegri leading them to two comfortable wins over Chievo Verona and Udinese.
Key player - Roberto Pereyra (Juventus)
Arturo Vidal is on the brink of returning from his knee injury, though he'll likely start from the bench against AC Milan. That will allow Roberto Pereyra to keep his place in the centre of midfield -- and deservedly so. The Argentine has been outstanding in Vidal's box-to-box role so far, and he'll have to be just as good against Milan's energetic -- if unspectacular -- central trio.
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Key matchup - Milan’s mobile attack vs. Juve’s back three
So far, Max Allegri has retained the back three that Antonio Conte used to lead Juventus to three successive Serie A titles. It's a very solid unit, and one that doesn't give up goals very often. However, it will be interesting to see how they handle the fluid Milan front three, with Jérémy Ménez operating as a 'false nine' and Stephan El Shaarawy and Keisuke Honda both cutting inside.
AC Milan injuries and suspensions
Out: Riccardo Montolivo, Alex, Diego López, Riccardo Saponara (injured); Daniele Bonera (suspended). In doubt: None.
Juventus injuries and suspensions
Out: Luca Marrone (injured). In doubt: Andrea Pirlo.
Milan will be without Riccardos Montolivo and Saponara, while summer signings Diego López and Alex are both injured. Defender Daniele Bonera is also missing, though after his performance against Parma, that could well be a blessing in disguise. For Juve, young midfielder Luca Marrone is still out, while Andrea Pirlo is still doubtful.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 8:45 p.m. local, 2:45 p.m. ET
Venue: San Siro, Milan, Italy
TV: beIN Sports (U.S. and Canada - English), RAI Internazionale (U.S. and Canada - Italian), BT Sport 1 (U.K.), Premium Calcio (Italy)
Online: beIN Sports Connect (U.S. and Canada), BT Sport 1 (U.K.), Sky Go Italia (Italy)
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