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Milan with a must win game as the opportunity to silence his critics arises for Pioli. AC Milan host Atalanta at the San Siro for a knock out fixture in the quarter finals of the Coppa Italia. The Rossoneri are putting together some positive results but this will be a big test as the side struggled against Gasperini?s system not too long ago. The Coppa needs to be prioritised as the path to silverware is there for the taking,
H2H
Atalanta 2-3 Milan
Milan 2-0 Atalanta
Atalanta 1-1 Milan
Milan 2-0 Atalanta
Atalanta 3-2 Milan
Form Guide (all competitions)
Milan: W, D, W, W, W
Atalanta: W, L, W, W, D
Players to Watch
Alex Jimenez
The young wingback has impressed with his confidence above all. He is not scared to jump into tackles, he is willing to take on his man and he has flair when on the ball. His cockiness is something we have been lacking as he carries the ball with swagger and opponents struggle to dispossess him. This will be his first test against a higher class of opponent after two game against lower placed sides. If he can keep delivering at this position, Theo Hernandez might get an extended stay in the middle and work on a transition as the squad adopts versatility. Gianluca Scamacca
The former Sassuolo and West Ham striker started off well with Atalanta but has been sidelined with injury. In the previous tie, Lookman dominated our defence and Scamacca will want to have a similar impact. H...