MILAN FUTURO v LUCCHESE: MATCH PREVIEW

This is a match which can be seen as a real "six-pointer". The stakes in this match, Milan Futuro v Lucchese, remain as the three usual points, however, this match also represents a clash which could shape the destiny of the two sides, who are hoping to stay in group B of Serie C. The Rossoneri come into the clash in their best form of the season - three games unbeaten - and will hope to build on their brilliant win in Ferrara. We prepare for kick off with our Match Preview. 

LATEST FROM MILAN FUTURO
Ascoli, Rimini and SPAL. Five points in three matches  have given Coach Bonera's side a big boost, especially after welcoming reinforcements during the Winter Transfer Window. Additionally, there has been a clear development in the quality of the performances, alongside the improvement in results. The new arrivals have helped in bringing players in who are able to aid significant improvement in form in the recent weeks and helped the team believe that climbing up the table is certainly possible. The match against Lucchese will be the first appearance for the former Cittadella man Simone Branca, as well as being a special match for Ettore Quirini, who, following his goal against Ferrara, finds himself facing the team he grew up with in the footballing world, after his youth appearances for Fiorentina. Bartesaghi, Coubis and Minotti will miss the game through suspension. 

LATEST FROM LUCCHESE
Lucca's side find themselves in a difficult run of form, with just one win in their last nine matches - 2-1 against Ascoli on 24 January - and they have not managed to win away from home since 22 September. The current standings show the league to be tight - Lucchese are just one point ahead of Milan Futuro - and they have brought in a number of new faces during the Winter transfer window: in total they have brought in ten players, including some loans from Serie A (Ballarini and Diawara from Udinese, Salomaa from Lecce). Between December and the start of January, the Tuscan side opted to play with a back four, before reverting to their traditional 3-5-2 in their last three outings. Certain players to be aware of included Saporiti - who scored in the first meeting between the sides - as he comes back from suspension and is the side's leading scorer (five goals in the league), alongside the forward Magnaghi. 

WHERE TO WATCH MILAN FUTURO ON TV
In Italy, the game will be broadcast live on Sky Sport and NOW TV. Don't miss the coverage on our Instagram, Official App and acmilan.com.

LATEST FROM SERIE C
Davide Gandino will be the referee at the Chinetti, referee from the Alessandria section who will feature in his first match of the season between the two sides. The linesmen, Starnini from Viterbo and Marucci from Rossano will join the fourth official Polizzotto from Palermo, in assisting the referee. 

Perugia v Vis Pesaro, Friday 7 February at 20.30 CET, is the early game on matchday 26 in Group B of Serie C. Two other games are scheduled for Saturday 8, Milan Futuro v Lucchese at 15.00 CET, and then 19.30 CET, Rimini v Ascoli. The schedule for Sunday 9 is filled with different matches: at 15.00 CET Torres v Gubbio and Virtus Entella v SPAL; at 17.30 CET Campobasso v Pontedera, Pineto v Legnago and Sestri Levante v Pianese; at 19.30 CET Carpi v Pescara. The final game will be on Monday 10 at 20.30 CET between Ternana and Arezzo. 

The current standings are as follows: Virtus Entella 54; Ternana (-2) 51; Torres 49; Vis Pesaro 45; Pescara 44; Arezzo 40; Pineto  and Pianese 35; Rimini (-2) 31; Ascoli, Pontedera and Gubbio 30; Carpi and Perugia 29; Campobasso 27; SPAL (-3) 24; Lucchese 23; Milan Futuro 22; Sestri Levante 18; Legnago 15.

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