Empoli vs Milan

2022 - 10 - 1

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EMPOLI v AC MILAN: MATCH PREVIEW (AC Milan)

Junior Messias will miss the game, too. There is good news for Coach Pioli though, with Rafa Leão being back available after his one-match suspension, which may ...

[1-0 win over Torino](https://www.acmilan.com/en/news/videos/highlights/2021-10-26/ac-milan-v-torino-serie-a-2021-22-the-highlights). This round of fixtures ends with Atalanta v Fiorentina at 18:00 CEST and Juventus v Bologna at 20:45 CEST, while Hellas Verona v Udinese is the Monday night match at 20.45 CEST. [AC Milan's Twitch channel ](https://www.twitch.tv/acmilan)with Francesco Specchia, Lollo and other special guests on Live Reaction. The Tuscans have back in their squad the former AC Milan player and Baldanzi, but won't be able to rely on the injured Ismajli and Akpa Akpro, who join the long-term injury list with Tonelli. [Giroud](https://www.acmilan.com/en/news/articles/awards/2022-09-30/mvp-for-september-olivier-giroud) is set to lead the line, with Ante Rebić also back in the squad. Gianluca Aureliano will referee the game with Empoli. The show will begin at 19:30 CEST and continue until kick-off, with post-match interviews and Coach Pioli's press conference shown after the game. "Empoli are a busy side, technically good, who try to get close to you and stop you from playing", said Coach Pioli on the eve of the match. "It was a pleasure analysing AC Milan, because they are good in every aspect of the game", Paolo Zanetti said in his press conference. [Pioli](https://www.acmilan.com/en/teams/men-first-team/coach) though, with Rafa Leão being back available after his one-match suspension, which may allow him to make some selections with Wednesday's Champions League game in mind. Stefano Pioli's AC Milan arrive in Tuscany to face Paolo Zanetti's Azzurri side looking to get back to winning ways in the Replacing them will be Tătăruşanu between the sticks and Ballo-Touré on the left-hand flank.

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Empoli vs Milan Preview and Lineups – Serie A Round 8 - (The Cult of Calcio)

Saturday's Serie A action rounds off at Stadio Carlo Castellani as bottom-half Empoli and title-bidding Milan meet in contrasting circumstances.

With Leao back, Milan will feel confident about their effort to maintain a 100% unbeaten ratio on the road this term (W1, D3). Moreover, Empoli have picked up just one win in their last 11 Serie A meetings with Milan (D4, L6), courtesy of a 2-1 away triumph in April 2017. Back to the familiar comfies of Carlo Castellani, Empoli will be searching for back-to-back Serie A wins for the first time since December 2021. Having seen a six-game unbeaten start (W4, D2) to their Serie A title defense go out of the window, They won just 17 Serie A points at Carlo Castellani in 2021/22 compared to 24 on their travels. Paolo Zanetti’s men eked out a morale-boosting 1-0 triumph at Bologna on the stroke of September’s international break.

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AC Milan Travel To Empoli Missing Out On Key Players In Defence ... (The Offside)

Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez are out with injury. Ante Rebic has been called up for the game but will be on the bench while Divock Origi is still not ...

There will be a massive expectation on the shoulders of Ballo-Toure to replace Hernandez in this game and to support Leao going forward. He needs to show he is deserving of minutes and can be useful to Pioli. The frontline will look familiar but there is a growing concern that Olivier Giroud is being overworked and is at risk of an injury.

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Sky: Possible lineup vs Empoli - Ballo-Touré should replace Theo ... (Milanreports.com)

For the game against Empoli, there have been several reports about the possible choices of head coach Stefano Pioli. The Rossoneri manager has been ...

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Serie A line-ups: Empoli vs. Milan - Football Italia (Football Italia)

Milan are forced to reshuffle amid an injury crisis in Empoli, but have Rafael Leao back with Olivier Giroud upfront.

[Sandro](https://football-italia.net/player/sandro/) Tonali and [Davide Calabria](https://football-italia.net/player/davide-calabria/) are available again, with Fode Ballo-Toure and [Ciprian Tatarusanu](https://football-italia.net/player/ciprian-tatarusanu/) stepping in. [Bologna](/teams/bologna), but [Ardian Ismajli](https://football-italia.net/player/ardian-ismajli/) picked up an injury playing for Albania. [Ante Rebic](https://football-italia.net/player/ante-rebic/) is back on the bench and Leao returns after suspension to lead the way with the indefatigable [Olivier Giroud](https://football-italia.net/player/olivier-giroud/), who also started both his Nations League matches for France. [Lorenzo Tonelli](https://football-italia.net/player/lorenzo-tonelli/) is still absent, though [Mattia Destro](https://football-italia.net/player/mattia-destro/) and [Tommaso Baldanzi](https://football-italia.net/player/tommaso-baldanzi/) are available again. [Mike Maignan](https://football-italia.net/player/mike-maignan/), [Junior Messias](https://football-italia.net/player/junior-messias/) and Theo Hernandez, adding to long-term absentees [Divock Origi](https://football-italia.net/player/divock-origi/), [Zlatan Ibrahimovic](https://football-italia.net/player/zlatan-ibrahimovic/) and [Alessandro Florenzi](https://football-italia.net/player/alessandro-florenzi/). [Milan](/teams/milan) are forced to reshuffle amid an injury crisis in [Empoli](/teams/empoli), but have [Rafael](https://football-italia.net/player/rafael/) Leao back with [Olivier Giroud](https://football-italia.net/player/olivier-giroud/) upfront.

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Official: Empoli vs. AC Milan starting XIs – three changes as Ballo ... (SempreMilan)

Stefano Pioli has named his starting XI for AC Milan's clash against Empoli this evening, with five changes from the defeat to Napoli.

Ismael Bennacer gets the change alongside Sandro Tonali in the middle, and Rafael Leao is back from his suspension. Junior Messias wasn’t included in the squad either as he sustained a muscle injury during the training session yesterday. Ante Rebic will be on the bench tonight but Giroud, once again, has been named in the XI.

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Empoli - Milan live - Serie A (MARCA.com)

Offside, AC Milan. Sandro Tonali tries a through ball, but Olivier Giroud is caught offside. Substitution, Empoli. Razvan Marin replaces Alberto Grass.

Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Sam Lammers (Empoli) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Nicolas Haas (Empoli) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Charles De Ketelaere (AC Milan) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Rafael Leão (AC Milan) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Ante Rebic (AC Milan) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Brahim Díaz (AC Milan) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Sam Lammers (Empoli) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Sandro Tonali (AC Milan) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Sam Lammers (Empoli) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Nedim Bajrami (Empoli) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the top right corner.

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Empoli - AC Milan live updates (Eurosport.com ASIA)

Empoli - AC Milan live updates. Serie A / Matchday 8. Stadio Carlo Castellani / 01.10.2022.

The pass is just off target, and the Brazilian can't connect for what would have been a certain goal. The Brazilian lets fly, but his just slides outside the Empoli goal. Giroud brings down a long ball and knocks it into the Brazilian's path. 45'

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Match Preview: Empoli vs AC Milan H2H, Form, Players To Watch ... (The Offside)

Milan need to get back to winning ways but are faced with big injuries and a lack of attacking depth.

[Juventus](https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com) and Chelsea FC clashes. [Roma](https://www.chiesaditotti.com)nia international will be making his first appearance of the season but has shown that he can step up in key moments for the side. The injuries will be difficult to deal with in this one but a reaction is needed ahead of the big games ahead.

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Serie A result - AC Milan battle past Empoli after four late goals in ... (Eurosport.com)

Milan beat Empoli 3-1 after four very late goals in a dramatic finish to move into the top four of Serie A. The champions started well and Rafael Leao ...

Only once did Milan manage to cut out an opposition pass in the Empoli half of the field. The Brazilian lets fly, but his just slides outside the Empoli goal. Pjaca completed six dribbles - more than any other player on the pitch - and constantly threatened to break through and score. The sight of four different players limping off - or being stretchered off - was a sobering reminder that top players this season are being asked to play far too much football. The rest of the first half was wrecked by a series of injuries. Bajrani had missed two huge chances, but when Empoli won a dangerous free kick in stoppage time, he stepped up and delivered a magnificent free kick.

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Empoli vs. AC Milan - Football Match Report - October 1, 2022 - ESPN (ESPN)

Milan started the game aggressively and kept up the intensity throughout the first half, but despite a number of chances could not beat Empoli goalkeeper ...

[Nedim Bajrami](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252559/Nedim-Bajrami) thought he had rescued a point for Empoli two minutes into stoppage time with a goal from a free-kick, creating euphoria among the home fans. [Simon Kjaer](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/99987/Simon-Kjaer) also needed to go off in the 73rd minute due to an injury. [Napoli](/soccer/team?id=114). Only three minutes later, right back [Davide Calabria](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/194747/Davide-Calabria) needed to be carried off the field on a stretcher after a knock. "Calabria and Kjaer have muscular injuries, Calabria's is pretty serious. [Guglielmo Vicario](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/204082/Guglielmo-Vicario).

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Milan beat Empoli 3-1 in a stoppage-time thriller (ESPN)

Milan started the game aggressively and kept up the intensity throughout the first half, but despite a number of chances could not beat Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.). Manager Stefano Pioli's ...

[Nedim Bajrami](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252559/Nedim-Bajrami) thought he had rescued a point for Empoli two minutes into stoppage time with a goal from a free-kick, creating euphoria among the home fans. [Simon Kjaer](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/99987/Simon-Kjaer) also needed to go off in the 73rd minute due to an injury. [Napoli](/soccer/team?id=114). Only three minutes later, right back [Davide Calabria](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/194747/Davide-Calabria) needed to be carried off the field on a stretcher after a knock. "Calabria and Kjaer have muscular injuries, Calabria's is pretty serious. [Guglielmo Vicario](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/204082/Guglielmo-Vicario).

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Key Battles and Prediction: Empoli vs AC Milan (The Offside)

Leao is back but Hernandez is out. CDK needs to step up while Giroud needs to stay fit. Three crucial points and momentum on the line.

CDK has struggled to adapt to the league but this game is a good opportunity where he will have some room to navigate between the lines and create some magic. Bajrami on the other hand will be looking to take advantage of the gaps in the defending with potentially Kjaer and Ballo-Toure starting. Ballo-Toure does not often get the opportunity to impress Pioli thus he should really be looking to make an impact.

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Empoli v AC Milan, Serie A TIM 2022/2023: the photogallery | AC ... (AC Milan)

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Empoli vs Milan 1-3: Rossoneri Prevail in Stoppage Time Thriller (The Cult of Calcio)

Milan prevailed over Empoli at the Stadio Castellani by a 3-1 score in Serie A matchday 8 to retain their third spot in the league table.

Rafael Leao completed the Rossoneri‘s stoppage time blitz with a fine chip that set the score at 1-3 and made Pioli breathe a sigh of relief. The Rossoneri dominated possession for most of the game but managed to open a breach in Empoli’s defense only 80 minutes into the game. The Portuguese was positioned beyond Empoli’s defensive line but was considered in play as he received the ball from a throw-in.

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GdS: Analysing the referee's performance in Empoli vs. Milan – key ... (SempreMilan)

Gianluca Aureliano was the referee in charge of AC Milan's 3-1 win against Empoli last night. He handed the clash well, as a report highlights, ...

One of the key events happened in the 36th minute as Fode Ballo-Toure blocked a shot, which seemingly hit his arm. Empoli’s manager was subsequently warned for the protests but there’s nothing VAR can do, only Aureliano could have stopped the move live. However, it was in a natural position (for a sliding movement) and also close to his body.

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Image: why Rebic's goal in Empoli vs. Milan is causing controversy ... (Football Italia)

Ante Rebic's goal in Empoli-Milan last night is causing controversy as Sandro Tonali took a throw-in 10.64 metres from where the ball had gone out of play.

[Ante Rebic](https://football-italia.net/player/ante-rebic/) returned to action and broke the deadlock in the second half, but his goal is causing controversy in Italy as Tonali took the throw-in that led to the Croat’s goal 10.64 metres from where the ball had gone out. It was the right thing to do at the time,” Clearly, the

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EMPOLI v AC MILAN: THE SOCIAL CORNER (AC Milan)

The Rossoneri players' reactions on social media after the away win at Empoli.

The number 8 also congratulated his teammate with a nice message dedicated to Ballo-Touré. Ballo-Touré's goal at the end of the match deserves a special dedication. We open with the words from the evening's saviour.

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