MILAN FUTURO v CARPI: MATCH PREVIEW

After the defeat in their debut against Virtus Entella, Milan Futuro is ready to bounce back with the first home game in their history. Following away games at Lecco, Novara (both in the Coppa Italia Serie C), and Chiavari, Coach Bonera's Rossoneri will host Carpi at the Stadio Speroni in Busto Arsizio. Tickets are available from 15:00 CEST on match day at the stadium ticket office, with information provided here. The team is also awaiting approval to play at the Chinetti in Solbiate Arno. Kick-off is at 18:00 CEST.

LATEST FROM MILAN FUTURO
Second Serie C fixture now, and the fourth official fixture of the season for the team as they start to get accustomed to the league. The match in Chiavari, rough and fragmented, has certainly taught our players a lot. Against Carpi, they will be looking for redemption and, at the same time, their first league win, having already broken the ice with two victories in the Coppa Italia. This week, three new players have joined the squad: forward Nicolò Turco from Salzburg, midfielder Silvano Vos from Ajax, and defender Damir Zukić from ND Primorje.

"We can't wait to get on the pitch",  declared Bonera. "We'll be facing a motivated Carpi, but we are equally driven. We are eager to show and confirm the quality of our game. We are adjusting well to Serie C, and I’m pleased with the players, their training, and the focus they bring to each session. The new arrivals share the same enthusiasm as those who have been here since the start of the preparation, and this aspect gives me confidence in our journey."

LATEST FROM CARPI
Carpi are also ‘new’ to Serie C, having been promoted last May, following their bankruptcy in 2021 and subsequent restart from Serie D. Since last season, Cristian Serpini has been in charge of the Emilia-Romagna side, leading them to a 2-2 home draw in their opening match of the league against Rimini, with goals from Gerbi and Saporetti. Carpi also made some transfer market moves in the final week, including the arrival of left-back Simone Mazzali from Legnago Salus.

"It will be an exciting match. They are a young team with quality and pace. They have talent in every position, so we'll need to be smart in limiting them as much as possible", said captain Alessandro Calanca. "We’ve prepared well and will try to impose our game because we rely heavily on ball possession".

WHERE TO WATCH MILAN FUTURO
In Italy, Milan Futuro v Carpi will be live on TV on Sky Sport and NOW from 18:00 CEST. Don't miss out on coverage via acmilan.com, the Rossoneri Instagram and the AC Milan Official App.

LATEST FROM SERIE C
The referee for the match will be Leonardo Di Mario from Ciampino, assisted by Alessandro Giannuso from Caltanissetta and Giuseppe Minutoli from Messina. The fourth official is Davide Gandino from Alessandria

Matchday 2 of Serie C Girone B kicked off on Friday evening with three matches: Lucchese 0-1 Gubbio, Perugia 3-0 SPAL, and Pontedera 1-2 Ternana. Today, Saturday 31 August, there are three more fixtures: Campobasso v Legnago Salus at 18:00 CEST, Rimini v Virtus Entella, and Sestri Levante v Pineto at 20:45 CEST. On Sunday, two matches are scheduled: Milan Futuro v Carpi at 18:00 CEST and Pescara v Torres at 20:45 CEST. The round concludes on Monday with two more games: Ascoli v Pianese and Vis Pesaro v Arezzo, both at 20:45 CEST.

Here’s the table: Gubbio 6; Perugia 4; Torres, Pescara, Arezzo, Virtus Entella, Ternana* and Pontedera* 3; Pianese, Carpi, Rimini, Pineto, Ascoli, and Lucchese* 1; Legnago Salus, Campobasso, Milan Futuro, Sestri Levante, and Vis Pesaro 0; SPAL* -2. (*One game more)

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