AC Milan face Scudetto rivals Juve after landmark San Siro ruling | The Express Tribune
Key Takeaways
- AC Milan is currently top of Serie A on goal difference and is on a five-game winning streak.
- The city of Milan approved the sale of the San Siro site to AC Milan and Inter for the construction of a new stadium.
- AC Milan CEO expects the new stadium to be ready by 2030, ahead of the 2032 European Championship.
- AC Milan faces Juventus on Sunday, with Juve missing key injured players Gleison Bremer and Khephren Thuram.
- Coach Massimiliano Allegri will make an 'emotional' return to Turin to face his former club.
AC Milan has a chance to solidify their strong start to the season when they face rivals Juventus on Sunday, as the team currently sits atop Serie A on goal difference following five straight league and cup wins. This positive momentum on the pitch is mirrored by off-field success, as the city of Milan finally approved the sale of the publicly-owned San Siro site to Milan and Inter for a new stadium development. The contentious council meeting that approved the sale lasted over 11 hours and saw political disagreement regarding the disposal of the prime public land. AC Milan CEO Paolo Scaroni anticipates the new stadium will be ready by 2030, in time for the 2032 European Championship. Coach Massimiliano Allegri's return to Turin will be emotional, but he benefits from a full week's rest compared to rivals who had European commitments, and Juventus is hampered by injuries to key defenders Bremer and Thuram. The article also highlights Adrien Rabiot as a player to watch, noting his strong relationship with Allegri and his successful integration into Milan's midfield.
