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2023/24 Italian Serie A
Matchday 1
Bologna FC v AC Milan
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Bologna, Italy
Monday, 21 August 2023
Kick-off is at 18h45
AC Milan will be looking to start their
2023/24 Italian Serie A campaign with a win over Bologna FC at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on 21 August.
Current Form
Bologna wrapped up their 2022/23 Serie A season with a 3-2 win over US Lecce away on June 4 and they are undefeated in their last five matches in the competition.
The Greyhounds are also unbeaten in their last six home matches in the league having recorded two victories and four draws at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
Meanwhile, Milan claimed a 3-1 win over Hellas Verona at home on June 4 in their last game of the 2022/23 season and they are undefeated in their last three Serie A games.
Rossoneri defeated Juventus FC in their last match in the league on the road and the win snapped their three-match winless run as the visitors.
Team News
Sam Beukema and Nikola Moro have joined Bologna as the club reinforced its squad after selling Musa Juwara, Denso Kasius and Matteo Angeli.
On the other hand, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christian Pulisic and Samuel Chukwueze headline Milan's new signings after the club sold Sandro Tonali while Zlatan Ibrahimovic retired.
Quotes
"The fans have been fantastic with me since my arrival," Chukwueze said after signing for Milan ahead of the 2023/24 season.
"They really wanted me to come, and now I want to repay them for their affection through my performances on the pitch.
"My teammates and friends have already told me about the significance of playing at San Siro; the atmosphere is fantastic, and I want to hear our supporters' chants and feel their warmth," he added.
"Their affection charges me up and motivates me; it doesn't put pressure on me. I want to have fun and also entertain them."
Head-to-Head
Bologna and Milan played to a 1-1 draw in their last meeting in Serie A which was on 15 April 2023 at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
Rossoneri are undefeated against the Greyhounds in their last 15 matches in the Serie A.
Milan have recorded 12 wins and three draws against Bologna whose last victory over Rossoneri came on 6 January 2016.
Serie A matchday 1 fixtures
Saturday, 19 August
16:30 - Empoli FC v Hellas Verona
16:30 - Frosinone Calcio v SSC Napoli
18:45 - Genoa CFC v ACF Fiorentina
18:45 - Inter Milan v AC Monza
Sunday, 20 August
16:30 - AS Roma v US Salernitana
16:30 - Sassuolo Calcio v Atalanta BC
18:45 - US Lecce v SS Lazio
18:45 - Udinese Calcio v Juventus FC
Monday, 21 August
16:30 - Torino FC v Cagliari Calcio
18:45 - Bologna FC v AC Milan
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