Lecce-Milan Guide: TV Schedule. Leao and Felix Out Excellent. Bondo Starts First

Milan, 8 March 2025 – There just doesn't seem to be any peace for Sergio Conceicao's Milan, coming off three defeats in a row, increasingly distant from Europe and above all expected today at 18pm (the match will be broadcast live and streamed exclusively on DAZN) by a very delicate test at the home of Lecce of the former Giampaolo. On the eve of the trip to Salento, the Rossoneri environment, already forced to deal with the disappointing results of this last period, were shaken by the statements of a now ex-collaborator of Sergio Conceiçao, who spoke of alleged bad moods of the Portuguese coach, who however wanted to deny everything in a press conference and even announced that he wanted to protect himself through legal means from this attack: “I am very sorry for this situation. It is not clear why he did all this to me and I do not know if he was paid by someone. A journalist called me and sent me screenshots of these points that are referred to. It was all done with malice and I am sorry. Also for all those who work here at Milan. He will answer for it in the appropriate legal venues, explaining why he did it and who paid him to do it”. The Portuguese player then turned his attention to the team: “It was important to work with the team for a whole week on some situations that we have never worked on. Everyone here must have the desire and every day those who have to defend this shirt”. In the background, the possible exclusion from the 1st minute of several big names: “I am the first not to want to lose and I would be a masochist to field the formation that is not the best to win, but there is team management and I am paid for this. I choose based on the state of form. It is not that the players have signed a contract to always play. Whoever offers the most guarantees plays”. On the other side there will be Giampaolo's Lecce, who have not won since January 31 and are looking for precious points in the race to avoid relegation: "We prepared for this match by looking at the opponent's form but without any particular considerations on the psychological aspects of the opponent. Milan were able to straighten out the match against Lazio and could have won it even when numerically inferior. They have shown that they can win or stumble with anyone, but they are a team of great value from a technical point of view".

Giampaolo and Conceiçao's possible choices

The Salento coach should rely on 4-3-3 with Falcone between the posts and a four-man defense line formed by Guilbert, Baschirotto, Jean, Gallo. In midfield, Helgason should do it, who together with the other half-winger Coulibaly will support Pierret in midfield. Finally, up front, the attacking trident formed by Tete Morente, Krstovic and Pierotti. A strong turnover is expected with several excellent exclusions in the 4-2-3-1 AC Milan: in defense in front of Sportiello (who replaces the suspended Maignan) Walker is back from the 1st minute who, given Pavlovic's suspension, will be flanked by Thiaw, Gabbia and Theo Hernandez. In midfield, Bondo will make his debut from the 1st minute and will pair up with Reijnders or Musah, who will alternate in the attacking trio that will also include Jimenez and Pulisic, with Leao and Joao Felix starting from the bench. Finally, in attack, Abraham should be preferred to Gimenez. Times and where to see the race: the Lecce-Milan match, valid as one of the advance matches of the 28th round of the Serie A football championship, will be visible exclusively on DAZN and DAZN 1 and in streaming on the DAZN website and app for mobile devices and smart TVs. Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone; Guilbert, Baschirotto, Jean, Gallo; Coulibaly, Pierret, Helgason; Tete Morente, Krstovic, Pierotti. Coach Giampaolo Milan (4-2-3-1): Door; Walker, Thiaw, Gabbia, Theo Hernandez; Bondo, Reijnders; Musah, Pulisic, Jimenez; Abraham. All. Conceicao