Category: Verona

Serie A Highlights: Verona 1-3 Milan

May 8, 2022

Watch as Milan come back to conquer their Verona fears with a birthday brace for Sandro Tonali on Rafael Leao assists and Alessandro Florenzi’s strike.

Tonali thought he had opened the scoring on his 22nd birthday only to be denied by the offside flag.

Serie A | Verona 1-3 Milan: Birthday boy Tonali conquers the Bentegodi

Instead, Marco Davide Faraoni nodded in the Darko Lazovic cross, but Leao’s pace caused huge problems for Hellas, setting up two more goals for Tonali.

Florenzi marked his return from knee surgery with a goal under two minutes after coming off the bench.

Maldini: ‘Pressure is on, but Milan can handle it’

May 8, 2022

Paolo Maldini admits the pressure is on Milan going into the final two rounds, but they proved with the comeback win against Verona that they ‘can handle it.’

The Rossoneri retained their two-point lead at the top of the table with this evening’s 3-1 victory at the Stadio Bentegodi.

Marco Davide Faraoni had put Hellas in front, but a pair of Sandro Tonali goals on Rafael Leao assists and Alessandro Florenzi off the bench sealed it.

“With so much enthusiasm around us, the important thing now is to try to give a sense of calm,” the technical director told Milan TV.

“It was a match, unlike the one against Lazio, where we started very strong and dominated for the first 20-25 minutes, seeing a goal ruled marginally offside.

“If you go behind in that situation and you are not ready, it can spark a crisis. When there are so few matches left and you can see the finish line, if the team isn’t sufficiently mature to react in the right way, they could lose their heads.

“I really have to congratulate the lads, they did everything that was asked of them, including those who came in off the bench.”

Milan will be the Champions of Italy if they pick up at least four points in the remaining two games, at home to Atalanta and away to Sassuolo. Do they feel close?

“We are close because there are only two rounds left. These are not easy games, but neither was the one we played this evening,” added Maldini.

“I watched Atalanta today, they are alive and kicking, still challenging for Europe and full of top level players. We are playing at San Siro, a packed house.

“There will be a lot of pressure on us, but we can handle it.”

Maldini: ‘Pressure is on, but Milan can handle it’

May 8, 2022

Paolo Maldini admits the pressure is on Milan going into the final two rounds, but they proved with the comeback win against Verona that they ‘can handle it.’

The Rossoneri retained their two-point lead at the top of the table with this evening’s 3-1 victory at the Stadio Bentegodi.

Marco Davide Faraoni had put Hellas in front, but a pair of Sandro Tonali goals on Rafael Leao assists and Alessandro Florenzi off the bench sealed it.

“With so much enthusiasm around us, the important thing now is to try to give a sense of calm,” the technical director told Milan TV.

“It was a match, unlike the one against Lazio, where we started very strong and dominated for the first 20-25 minutes, seeing a goal ruled marginally offside.

“If you go behind in that situation and you are not ready, it can spark a crisis. When there are so few matches left and you can see the finish line, if the team isn’t sufficiently mature to react in the right way, they could lose their heads.

“I really have to congratulate the lads, they did everything that was asked of them, including those who came in off the bench.”

Milan will be the Champions of Italy if they pick up at least four points in the remaining two games, at home to Atalanta and away to Sassuolo. Do they feel close?

“We are close because there are only two rounds left. These are not easy games, but neither was the one we played this evening,” added Maldini.

“I watched Atalanta today, they are alive and kicking, still challenging for Europe and full of top level players. We are playing at San Siro, a packed house.

“There will be a lot of pressure on us, but we can handle it.”

Pioli reveals Ibrahimovic’s inspirational Milan speech

May 8, 2022

Stefano Pioli reveals what Zlatan Ibrahimovic told Milan players in the pre-match talk to get them fired up and ready to cast aside the ‘Fatal Verona’ nightmare.

The Rossoneri needed a victory at the Stadio Bentegodi to retain their two-point lead at the top of the Serie A table.

This is a fixture that has always been problematic for Milan, who famously lost the Scudetto with costly defeats here in 1973 and 1990, earning it the nickname of ‘Fatal Verona.’

Speaking in his press conference after the 3-1 victory, coach Pioli reveals the key speech was given by 40-year-old Ibrahimovic in the locker room.

“We knew there was no tomorrow, there was only today,” explained Pioli.

“Ibrahimovic said something wonderful: ‘Everyone remembers the Milan players who won the Scudetto or the Champions League, so if we want to be remembered, we’ve got three games to do it.’”

The Diavolo now need only four points from the remaining two matches to be crowned Champions of Italy.

They host Atalanta on May 15 and visit Sassuolo on May 22.

Milan can finish level with Inter and still take the title, as they have a superior head-to-head record.

Pioli reveals Ibrahimovic’s inspirational Milan speech

May 8, 2022

Stefano Pioli reveals what Zlatan Ibrahimovic told Milan players in the pre-match talk to get them fired up and ready to cast aside the ‘Fatal Verona’ nightmare.

The Rossoneri needed a victory at the Stadio Bentegodi to retain their two-point lead at the top of the Serie A table.

This is a fixture that has always been problematic for Milan, who famously lost the Scudetto with costly defeats here in 1973 and 1990, earning it the nickname of ‘Fatal Verona.’

Speaking in his press conference after the 3-1 victory, coach Pioli reveals the key speech was given by 40-year-old Ibrahimovic in the locker room.

“We knew there was no tomorrow, there was only today,” explained Pioli.

“Ibrahimovic said something wonderful: ‘Everyone remembers the Milan players who won the Scudetto or the Champions League, so if we want to be remembered, we’ve got three games to do it.’”

The Diavolo now need only four points from the remaining two matches to be crowned Champions of Italy.

They host Atalanta on May 15 and visit Sassuolo on May 22.

Milan can finish level with Inter and still take the title, as they have a superior head-to-head record.

Florenzi: ‘Milan must focus on this moment’

May 8, 2022

Alessandro Florenzi warns Milan must not get ahead of themselves in the Scudetto race after beating Verona 3-1. ‘Focus on the here and now, what we need to do in this moment.’

Sandro Tonali had an early goal ruled offside, then scored twice to turn around the Marco Davide Faraoni opener, before Florenzi came off the bench to net an angled drive.

Tonali is the first player in Milan’s history to score two goals on his birthday, as he gave himself the ideal gift for his 22nd.

Serie A | Verona 1-3 Milan: Birthday boy Tonali conquers the Bentegodi

It also retains their two-point lead at the top of the table ahead of rivals Inter and puts Milan on 80 points for the first time since they won the Scudetto in 2011-12.

“This victory says a lot about this squad, but not everything, because the job is yet to be completed,” Florenzi told DAZN.

“We must enjoy this evening, because we deserve that, but from tomorrow start studying Atalanta carefully, because they are a great team and having a strong season.

“I think those who work deserve something in return. Over the last month, I’ve been working morning, noon and night, sacrificing my time with those who love me, so I could get back for the end of the season.

“I said before the game, there are many lads here who look like they’ve been Serie A veterans, but it’s their first or second season. I came into a group that was already full of great talents and they had people capable of giving them that balance.”

Milan will be the Champions of Italy if they pick up four points in their remaining two Serie A games.

“We mustn’t think about the future, only the present. Let’s not imagine what happens if they draw, if we win, it’s not going to get us far. We have to focus on the moment we are in right now. It is the moment to push hard, play with intensity, aggression, the way we did this evening. Keep focused on the next target, Atalanta.”

Florenzi was asked if he had seen many other groups with such unity as this Milan?

“Not one this young, no.”

Pioli defines Tonali strengths and Milan belief in Scudetto

May 8, 2022

Stefano Pioli describes Sandro Tonali’s strengths, how unpicking Verona tactically could be used against Atalanta and how Milan developed their ‘courage and belief’ in the Scudetto dream.

It was a rough start at the Bentegodi when Tonali’s opener was ruled offside and Marco Davide Faraoni instead put Verona in front.

However, Tonali got on the end of another two Rafael Leao assists and Alessandro Florenzi came off the bench to seal the 3-1 victory.

Serie A | Verona 1-3 Milan: Birthday boy Tonali conquers the Bentegodi

“I am in love with my players, because I see the effort they put in every day, I know the journey we’ve been on. There’s another very tough one coming up, so we’re satisfied yes, but already need to find concentration for the next,” Pioli told DAZN.

This allows the Rossoneri to retain their two-point lead at the top of the table over Inter, and is their 10th victory of the season coming back from a trailing situation.

“Courage and belief come from your experience and your performances. For example, not taking the lead after 25 minutes, we didn’t feel anxious, because we knew that we were playing well and kept that spirit going to the end.

“This squad has step by step climbed the ladder, we’ve got to keep this concentration, determination and belief going for the final two games.”

Theo Hernandez was cutting inside more than usual, is that to counter Verona’s three-man defence and could it be used again with Atalanta next week?

“I think we played one of our best performances for 70-80 minutes against Atalanta last time, but they are one of the best squads in the league. They have a similar tactical approach to Verona, so it’s important to find the right characteristics within our squad to neutralise those strengths.”

Tonali had the best performance of his career, scoring two goals and having a third chalked offside, all on his 22nd birthday.

“He is young, but so strong. I said after two days of pre-season training, he was completely different to last term. These are young lads, many of us are experiencing this level for the first time and doing it in the right way, but we haven’t achieved anything yet.

“When coaches say it takes time to build a team, we also mean just getting to know our players and finding those characteristics that can be used. When we have two midfielders, we can attack more down the wings, whereas like this we can allow Tonali to surge forward and use the way he times those runs.

“The first day, I asked Sandro what his ideal position was, he said ‘people compare me to Andrea Pirlo, but I consider myself more of a Gennaro Gattuso.’ I think if we add in Daniele De Rossi to that mix, that completes him.”

Milan take on Atalanta next and this is a special fixture for Pioli and the Rossoneri.

“We are in the final stages. I think this Milan was born during the horrible, humiliating 5-0 defeat to Atalanta. That was when we realised what was needed to develop this team. It was one of the most negative moments of my career, but also one of the most valuable.”

Serie A Liveblog: Verona-Milan, Salernitana-Cagliari

May 8, 2022

Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games, Spezia–Atalanta, Venezia–Bologna, Salernitana–Cagliari and potential Scudetto decider Verona–Milan.

Week 36 already provided plenty of drama on Friday and Saturday, with Inter and Genoa completing comeback wins over Empoli and Juventus respectively, while Sampdoria lost 2-0 away to Lazio.

We begin today at 11.30 UK time (10.30 GMT), as Spezia are not guaranteed Serie A safety yet and host Europe-chasing Atalanta, a game between two sides who are furious with recent refereeing decisions.

At 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), expect emotional scenes as Sinisa Mihajlovic returns to the Bologna bench after leukaemia treatment when they visit rock bottom Venezia.

Relegation could well be decided at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT) at the Stadio Arechi when Salernitana and Cagliari go head-to-head.

Milan must beat Hellas Verona at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) to retain their two-point lead at the top of the Serie A table, but already lost the Scudetto twice in ‘Fatal Verona’ and face the ghosts of history.

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Serie A Liveblog: Verona-Milan, Salernitana-Cagliari, Venezia-Bologna

May 8, 2022

Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games, Spezia–Atalanta, Venezia–Bologna, Salernitana–Cagliari and potential Scudetto decider Verona–Milan.

Week 36 already provided plenty of drama on Friday and Saturday, with Inter and Genoa completing comeback wins over Empoli and Juventus respectively, while Sampdoria lost 2-0 away to Lazio.

We begin today at 11.30 UK time (10.30 GMT), as Spezia are not guaranteed Serie A safety yet and host Europe-chasing Atalanta, a game between two sides who are furious with recent refereeing decisions.

At 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), expect emotional scenes as Sinisa Mihajlovic returns to the Bologna bench after leukaemia treatment when they visit rock bottom Venezia.

Relegation could well be decided at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT) at the Stadio Arechi when Salernitana and Cagliari go head-to-head.

Milan must beat Hellas Verona at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) to retain their two-point lead at the top of the Serie A table, but already lost the Scudetto twice in ‘Fatal Verona’ and face the ghosts of history.

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Verona vs. Milan Predictions & Betting Tips

May 6, 2022

The Serie A title will be heading back to the San Siro this season but these Verona v Milan predictions give an update on who will be lifting the Scudetto. Milan are currently leading the way at the top with a two-point advantage over rivals Inter.

Verona vs. Milan odds

1 – Milan to win – 13/16

2 – Under 2.5 total goals – 15/13

3 – Milan under 2.5 total goals – 1/3

4 – BTTS – No – 13/18

5 – Milan to win 2-0 at – 10/1

The task facing Stefano Pioli’s Milan in the end of season run-in looks relatively straight forward with three games to go in the campaign. If they can hold their nerve and win their remaining matches, Milan will clinch a first Serie A title since 2011 and banish the memory of their collapse last season.

Pioli’s charges have worked hard to break the mental barrier of losing out to Inter last season and they go into the final straight in strong form.

Three consecutive Serie A wins, as part of an unbeaten league run stretching back over 13 games, puts them as strong favourites in this tie, against a Verona side with just one home win since the start of March.

As part of the focused run to the title, Milan have dipped in terms of goal scoring, with just one of their last nine league games featuring 2.5 over more total goals scored inside 90 minutes.

They have also scored under 2.5 goals themselves in 14 consecutive league games, with only two Serie A ties including over two goals scored by Pioli’s team since the start of 2022.

That measured approach in front of goal has also been mirrored by a defensive solidity, with an incredible seven clean sheets from their last eight league outings, with Ciro Immobile the only player to score against them in league action since February 25.

Pioli and Milan do look to be slowly making their way towards the title, and with Verona having little left to play for, they will be confident of another routine win and a clean sheet Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi this weekend.

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Verona vs. Milan last five matches

Verona last five matches

Milan last five matches

Verona top goalscorers

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Verona vs. Milan line-ups

Verona (3-4-3): Montipo; Ceccherini, Casale, Tameze; Depaoli, Veloso, Ilic, Faraoni; Lasagna, Simeone, Barak

Milan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Hernandez, Tomori, Kalulu, Calabria; Kessie, Tonali; Leao, Diaz, Messias; Giroud

Verona team news

Verona head coach Igor Tudor has confirmed his injury situation remains unchanged ahead of the run-in with long term absentees Diego Coppola and Ivor Pandur both still out of action. However, he could look to freshen up his squad, with Kevin Lasagna and Miguel Veloso both pushing for a recall.

Milan team news

Experienced duo Alessandro Florenzi and Simon Kjaer are both out until next season for Pioli through injury and he could stick with an unchanged starting side from last weekend’s 1-0 win at home to Fiorentina with Brahim Diaz passed fit to start in midweek.