With the international break over, Serie A football returns this weekend. For AC Milan, this will entail a relatively short trip to Bergamo, where they are set to face Atalanta on Sunday afternoon in the hope of securing their first win in four games.
The Rossoneri have experienced a poor run of form with draws against Lazio and Chievo following a defeat away to Sassuolo. As a result they have fallen 11 points behind third-placed Roma in their pursuit of Champions League qualification, while their grip on a top-six spot has loosened.
Sinisa Mihajlovic’s men cannot afford too many more slip-ups if they are to ensure a return to continental competition next season, something Carlos Bacca spoke about recently.