"AC Milan will play their first game of the year at San Siro on Thursday night, welcoming Genoa with both sides in need of points. Milan ended 2025 and began 2026 in the best way possible with six points out of six from the games against Hellas Verona and Cagliari. Not only that, but they scored four and didn't concede, which marked a return to the kind of solidity Massimiliano Allegri wants."
"Speaking of the coach, he spoke in his pre-match press conference on the eve of the game. He gave an update on the fitness of various players, while also getting his calculator out for some revised targets on what is needed for the top four and the Scudetto. Game date: Thursday, January 8Kick-off time: 20:45 (CET)Venue: San SiroReferee: Mariani (VAR: Di Paolo)"
"As mentioned, the recent period has been much better for Milan. It is believed that Allegri's words have played some part in that too, as La Gazzetta dello Sport reported during the week that the coach was hard but fair with the players after the Supercoppa defeat before Christmas. The response has been good: the Rossoneri have got back to winning without conceding, albeit against two opponents they should beat on paper. Having potentially gotten over the small-team taboo, it is a case of a third time being the proof against Genoa."
AC Milan return to San Siro on Thursday, January 8 to play Genoa with both teams needing points. Milan won their closing 2025 and opening 2026 league matches against Hellas Verona and Cagliari, scoring four goals and conceding none. Massimiliano Allegri has stressed defensive solidity and has recalculated targets for the top four and the Scudetto. Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic are set to start together despite playing through discomfort. Ruben Loftus-Cheek reported a minor issue but returned to full training and is available. Christopher Nkunku remains sidelined with an ongoing problem. The match referee is Mariani, VAR Di Paolo.
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