AC Milan take on the visitors Liverpool in the round 1 match of UEFA Champions League group stage. The match will be played on Tuesday, September 17th at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro - Milan).
AC Milan has struggled without Pioli. The "Rossoneri" regained their status as a football giant largely due to the work of an experienced, though not particularly high-profile, coach. Stefano Pioli even secured a Scudetto, and last season, under his leadership, they finished second — competing with that Inter team was nearly impossible. However, rumors of his departure swirled as early as last autumn, and it was eventually announced in advance that the club would part ways with him. Paulo Fonseca took over as head coach, and the squad was refreshed. But the start of the season was disappointing, with 2-2 draws at home against Torino and away against Lazio, followed by a loss to Parma. Fonseca was close to being out of a job but was given one more chance. After the international break, Milan faced Venezia and had no problems, winning 4-0.
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Liverpool were shocked midway through last season when Klopp, their long-time, iconic manager, announced that he would be stepping down. He left Anfield in May on a high note, having secured another trophy with the League Cup and guided the team to third place in the Premier League. Arne Slot essentially inherited the same squad: key players were not sold, and only Giorgi Mamardashvili, set to arrive in 2025, and Federico Chiesa, who was attracted by his lower price, were added. In August, Slot watched as his new side, led by Salah, calmly and confidently beat Ipswich, Brentford, and thrashed Manchester United at Old Trafford. However, after the international break, they stumbled against Nottingham Forest, losing 0-1 at home after missing several chances and conceding a goal.
In the Champions League, the most memorable clash was Liverpool's legendary comeback in the 2005 Istanbul final. Two years later, Milan took revenge, winning the final thanks to a Filippo Inzaghi double. In 2021, when the Italian side returned to the tournament, they were clearly weaker, losing both group-stage matches. The "Reds" are considered favorites in this matchup. However, it's worth noting that much of their early success this season has been built on solid defense. A bet on "total under 3.0 goals" seems reasonable.
Prediction for the match: Under 3.0 scored goals.
