According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t 90min. com), “his famous agent Mino Raiola is attempting to engineer a move back to England and seize on an opportunity to impress Jurgen Klopp amidst (Liverpool’s) striking crisis. ”With such rumours, it appears that injuries may not be the only thing preventing Balotelli from returning to Milan’s starting lineup. Fortunately, M’Baye Niang has shown enough talent and potential to continue as Carlos Bacca’s partner atop Mihajlovic’s 4-4-2. Since Donadoni took charge, Bologna have been operating in a 4-5-1 formation with particular emphasis on quick transitions from defence to attack, especially against stronger teams such as Milan.
AC Milan vs. Bologna: Team News, Predicted Lineups, Live Stream, TV InfoMaurizio Lagana/Getty ImagesAC Milan kick off 2016 by welcoming Bologna to San Siro on Wednesday afternoon in what could prove to be a tricky Serie A clash. While Bologna are submerged in the bottom half of the league table, they have been resurgent since Roberto Donadoni was brought in as coach, winning four and drawing one of their last seven league games. Donadoni was an integral member of the legendary Milan side of the 1980s and 1990s, winning six Scudetti and three Champions Leagues during his time as a Rossoneri player. Now in charge of Bologna, however, he will be hoping to continue on his side’s recent upswing against the team he used to represent.
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Wednesday’s clash with Bologna shouldn’t be taken for granted, but if Mihajlovic is to lead the club back towards the top of Italian football, this is exactly the type of game Milan must win. Date: Wednesday, 6 JanuaryTime: 2 p. m. GMT (9 a. ET)Venue: San Siro, Milan, ItalyTV Info: BeIn Sports 8HD (U. S. )Live Stream: Bet365. comForm GuideMilan 4-2 FrosinoneSampdoria 0-2 Milan (Coppa Italia Round of 16)Milan 1-1 VeronaCarpi 0-0 MilanMilan 3-1 Crotone (Coppa Italia Fourth Round)Bologna 2-3 EmpoliGenoa 0-1 BolognaBologna 3-2 NapoliTorino 2-0 BolognaBologna 2-2 RomaTeam News and Predicted LineupsPart of what made Milan’s form so erratic last year was the constant changes in formation deployed by Mihajlovic.
Bologna’s energetic central-midfield three will likely screen Riccardo Montolivo and Andrea Bertolacci in an attempt to stifle Milan’s passing game. Meanwhile, wingers Emanuele Giaccherini and Anthony Mounier, will track Milan’s full-backs in the defensive phase before looking to support Destro at every given opportunity.
Milan are in a much better position than Bologna, sitting in sixth, but they have been frustratingly inconsistent of late. A 4-1 hammering of Sampdoria in late November was followed up by draws with Carpi and Verona, before Sinisa Mihajlovic’s men ended 2015 with a 4-2 away win over Frosinone. The level of difficulty Milan encountered against the league’s minnows suggests they may also run into trouble against a well-organised Bologna side filled with confidence. Formerly relegation fodder, the Rossoblu are now looking up the table rather than over their shoulder. Their recent run of results means that five points separates them from the bottom three, with the prospect of an immediate return to Serie B looking less and less likely.
They seem to relish a challenge—something evidenced by a 3-2 win over Napoli and a draw with Roma towards the end of last year—and hence will be excited by their trip to face Milan. Enthusiasm was evident in Donadoni’s pre-match words, as spoken to Sky Sport Italia (h/t Football Italia). “San Siro will be a great stage for us to show what we can do”, he said before ominously adding “we want to cause the Rossoneri real problems. ”Donadoni played for Arrigo Sacchi's legendary Milan side. Valerio Pennicino/Getty ImagesThis year could prove critical for Milan as they look to make a push for a top-three spot and seal a return to Europe, though in order for that to happen they will have to iron out the mercurial nature that plagued them in the first half of this season.
The Rossoblu will be without strong-running, versatile midfield workhorse Luca Rizzo and 36-year-old playmaker Franco Brienza through injury. They will be replaced by Godfred Donsah and Giaccherini respectively. Milan (4-4-2): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Ignazio Abate, Alex, Philippe Mexes, Luca Antonelli; Keisuke Honda, Riccardo Montolivo, Andrea Bertolacci, Giacomo Bonaventura; M’Baye Niang, Carlos BaccaUnavailable: Diego Lopez, Jeremy Menez (both injured), Alessio Romagnoli (suspended)Bologna (4-5-1): Antonio Mirante; Luca Rossettini, Marios Oikonomou, Daniele Gastaldello, Adam Masina; Anthony Mounier, Saphir Taider, Amadou Diawara, Godfred Donsah, Emanuele Giaccherini; Mattia DestroUnavailable: Emil Krafth, Lorenzo Crisetig, Luca Rizzo, Franco Brienza (all injured)Probable formations for Milan vs.
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BolognaLineupBuilder. comPlayers to WatchWith his exquisite left foot and ball-playing skills, Andrea Bertolacci established himself as one of Serie A’s finest central midfielders last season while at Genoa. His performances caught the eye and earned him a move to Milan in the summer. However, following the transfer, Bertolacci was initially unable to find consistently good form. Much of this will have had to do with Mihajlovic’s frequent tactical alterations, though a hamstring injury also played a part in the 24-year-old’s struggles. Within this period he still managed to show glimpses of brilliance. There was his all-round display against Torino that earned him WhoScored. com’s Man of the Match award, then there was his goal in the 3-1 win away to Lazio.
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