Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Serie A clash between Hellas Verona and AC Milan. The Rossoneri were held to a 1-1 draw with Udinese last time out as Inter built up a six-point lead at the top of the table. Milan can ill afford many more slip ups. Let's grab the team news as kick-off is just an hour away!
Serie A / Matchday 26
Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi / 07.03.2021
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Updated 07/03/2021 at 15:56 GMT
23'
It's all rather scrappy at the moment. Milan have yet to find their groove. That is always going to be difficult considering they are missing almost half of their regulars.
20'
Kessie is setting the tempo in midfield. He has been a pivotal member of Milan's squad this season. Of course, he scored the last-minute equaliser against Udinese from the penalty spot on Wednesday night.
18'
Leao just has the look of a striker totally devoid of confidence. In the absence of Ibrahimovic, Milan really need him firing on all cylinders.
15'
Chance for Milan! Leao's goal drought continues. He spurns a huge chance to give the visitors the lead. Calabria's cross is played perfectly between Verona's centre-backs, finding Leao, who heads over from seven yards out, centre of goal. Must do better.
12'
There's a concern over Donnarumma now, and that's really what Milan don't need. Tatarusanu is warming up as a pre-caution.
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9'
A nervy moment in defence for Tomori as he doesn't get enough on his header and Lasagna almost profits, lifting the ball over the on-rushing Donnarumma but Romagnoli is there to hack it away.
8'
Milan string a tidy passing move together, Calabria is forward from full-back to deliver a cross into the Verona penalty area but the hosts clear with ease.
6'
Saelemaekers registers Milan's first attempt - but it's high, wide and not at all pretty.
4'
Magnani delivers a dangerous cross for Lasagna to attack at the near post, but Tomori - fully recovered from injury - makes the interception, as Verona win an early corner.
3'
Verona have made a confident start, with the opening minutes played almost entirely in Milan's half.
2'
Only Juventus and Inter have conceded fewer goals than Verona this season. The hosts come into this contest in impressive form, too, having gone four games unbeaten.
1'
Kick-off! Right, away we go!
13:55
FIVE minutes until kick-off! It's Hellas Verona versus AC Milan in this crucial Serie A clash. It's LIVE and it's NEXT!
13:50
Almost time!
13:45
Verona can consolidate their place in the top 10 with a win and move to within three points of seventh-placed Lazio.
13:40
A victory for Milan would close the gap on city rivals and league leaders Inter to three points ahead of the Nerazzurri's home match with Atalanta on Monday evening. It is turning out to be one of the most exciting title races in recent history.
13:35
Did you know? Milan's recent form has been patchy, but away from home they have won 12 of their last 14 league matches.
13:25
It was far from an ideal result for Milan - but it could have been much worse.
13:20
AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli on Verona: "They beat Napoli and Atalanta and picked up a draw against Juventus. They are strong in the duels. We are not as quick when it comes to moving the ball, we must do better. Verona will be looking for duels and we should not give them points of reference. If we play a technical game we'll have good chances."