Monza take on the visitors Milan in the round 11 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Saturday, November 2nd at Brianteo (Monza).
Since Raffaele Palladino’s move to Fiorentina, Monza has shown little promise, securing only one win across 10 rounds. Alessandro Nesta’s management under Andrea Galliani’s project has yet to prove effective. Although the Serie A newcomers had a brief three-match unbeaten streak before facing Atalanta in Bergamo, their quality of play has been unconvincing. The 0-2 loss to Atalanta, followed by a home game against Milan, was one-sided, with Monza generating only 0.1 xG. Monza’s attacking play has suffered since Palladino’s departure, and while Nesta’s approach tends toward defense, even in that area the team hasn’t excelled. A loss to Milan could very well end the former defender’s stint at the helm of Monza. Additionally, they’ll be without forward Patrick Ciurria, previously a regular starter, whose knee injury sidelines him.
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Milan, meanwhile, has been inconsistent. After back-to-back wins (3-1 over Brugge in the Champions League and 1-0 over Udinese in Serie A), they stumbled at San Siro with a 0-2 defeat to Napoli. Coach Fonseca, stepping in after Pioli, has faced challenges connecting with the squad, with both Theo Hernandez and Leao benched after disagreements. Currently sitting 8th, Milan’s position does not reflect its potential. The upcoming game in Monza presents an opportunity for the “Rossoneri” to regain confidence. Despite some absences (Bennacer, Abraham, Gabbia, and Florenzi), the visitors remain stronger on paper, with Calabria expected to return.
Monza and Milan share ties beyond the field, with Galliani, who helped shape Milan’s success in the mid-2000s, now at Monza’s helm. Even current Monza coach Nesta spent years in the red-and-black jersey. However, sentiment will be set aside in this encounter. Milan’s higher class, Monza’s struggles under a new coach, and the rumor mill hinting at Nesta’s possible exit all favor Milan. Since Monza’s promotion, Milan has taken three out of four league encounters. Considering Milan’s ambitions, the skill level within their squad, and Monza’s lackluster form, betting on the visitors to win based on class and experience seems a sound choice.
Prediction for the match: Milan to win.
