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Fonseca warns Milan ahead of Parma game: Risk reflected in selection
By Oliver Fisher - 24 August 2024
Okafor to Roma, Abraham to Milan?
The latest idea being worked on by Milan and Roma is a swap deal involving Tammy Abraham and Noah Okafor, according to Corriere dello Sport.
However, the distance between the two clubs' valuations is still quite large. Fonseca still hopes to sign Abraham.
New AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca does not underestimate the scale of the challenge he is taking on at one of the world's biggest clubs.
According to this morning's Corriere dello Sport, the new Rossoneri coach has approved the transfer of Geoffrey Moncada and Giorgio Furlani to Roma.
They are part of the deal to bring Tammy Abraham to the San Siro.
Fonseca’s warning to Milan
Fonseca has warned his AC Milan players that they must be at their best against Parma on Saturday, as the risk of dropping points is reflected in his team selection.
The Italian coach has made several changes to his starting XI, with Fikayo Tomori replacing Simon Kjaer in defense and Alexis Saelemaekers coming in for Junior Messias on the right wing.
Fonseca said: “Parma is a good team and they will be looking to make a statement against us. We need to be at our best to get the three points.”
Milan’s recent form
Milan has won three of their last four Serie A matches, including a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in the derby last weekend.
However, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Sassuolo in their last outing, so Fonseca knows that his team cannot afford to take Parma lightly.
Parma’s recent form
Parma has lost two of their last three Serie A matches, including a 4-0 defeat to Napoli last weekend.
However, they did beat Sampdoria 1-0 in their last home game, so they will be confident of causing Milan problems.
Key battle
The key battle in the match is likely to be between Milan’s attack and Parma’s defense.
Milan has one of the most potent attacks in Serie A, with Olivier Giroud, Rafael Leao, and Charles De Ketelaere all in excellent form.
However, Parma has a solid defense, led by former Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni.
Prediction
Milan is the favorite to win the match, but Parma is capable of causing an upset.
I predict that Milan will win 2-1.
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