Serie A's midweek round four kicks off on Tuesday, as AC Milan travel to Serie A's Tuscan newcomers, Empoli. Maurizio Sarri's hosts have had a difficult start to the season -- picking up just a single point so far -- and it's unlikely they'll have enough to take anything from Filippo Inzaghi's rossoneri, despite their disappointing defeat to Juventus on the weekend.
Empoli vs. AC Milan: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Empoli host AC Milan at the Carlo Castellani as Serie A’s round four kicks off on Tuesday.
Marco Luzzani
Key player - Jérémy Ménez (AC Milan)
Summer signing Jérémy Ménez has been fantastic since joining AC Milan. The French forward has made the centre forward position his own, and has netted three goals in his first three games -- enough to make him the league’s joint-top scorer. If Empoli want to stop Milan scoring, they’ll have to be sure to keep Ménez quiet.
Key matchup - Milan's mobile attack vs. Empoli's young defence
However, it's not jut Ménez's mobility the Empoli defence will have to contend with. Filippo Inzaghi's Milan have mobile players across their attacking trident, with Keisuke Honda and Stephan El Shaarawy flanking the Frenchman. Empoli have a very talented young defence, though this could well be the toughest test they've ever faced.
Empoli injuries and suspensions
Out: Levan Mchedlidze (injured). In doubt: None.
AC Milan injuries and suspensions
Out: Riccardo Montolivo, Alex, Diego López, Riccardo Saponara. In doubt: Michael Essien.
Empoli’s only definite absentee is injured striker Levan Mchedlidze. Milan, meanwhile, will be without Riccardo Montolivo, Alex, Diego López and Riccardo Saponara, while Michael Essien is an early injury doubt.
Match Date/Time: Tuesday, 8:45 p.m. local, 2:45 p.m. ET
Venue: Stadio Carlo Castellani, Empoli, Italy
TV: 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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