AC Milan’s Scudetto aspirations face a tricky test as they welcome a struggling Fiorentina side to the San Siro on Sunday.
Massimiliano Allegri's Milan have enjoyed a rock-solid start to the Serie A season, propelled by an impenetrable defence that has kept four clean sheets in six matches. However, the international break delivered a double blow: star attacker Christian Pulisic is out with a hamstring injury, and key midfielder Adrien Rabiot is also sidelined.
The return of Rafael Leao from his national team duty will be a huge boost to the Rossoneri's attack.
For Fiorentina and coach Stefano Pioli, this fixture represents a desperate need for a first league win. Pioli, in his return to the club he once led to a title, has seen the side start poorly and is under mounting pressure.
The Viola's attacking struggles are evident, having failed to fire this season. While striker Moise Kean is an injury doubt, the focus will be on the visitors' ability to finally convert chances and breach Milan's resilient backline.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
AC Milan vs. Fiorentina live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Serie A match in the U.S.:
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What time does AC Milan vs. Fiorentina kick off?
This Serie A clash takes place at the San Siro in Milan, Italy and kicks off on Sunday, October 19 at 8:45 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Oct. 19 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Oct. 19 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Oct. 19 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Oct. 19 | 11:45 a.m. |
Serie A fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, October 18
- Lecce vs. Sassuolo (9 a.m.)
- Pisa vs. Hellas Verona (9 a.m.)
- Torino vs. Napoli (12 p.m.)
- Roma vs. Inter Milan (2:45 p.m.)
Sunday, October 19
- Como vs. Juventus (6:30 a.m.)
- Cagliari vs. Bologna (9 a.m.)
- Genoa vs. Parma (9 a.m.)
- Atalanta vs. Lazio (12 p.m.)
- AC Milan vs. Fiorentina (2:45 p.m.)
Monday, October 20
- Cremonese vs. Udinese (2:45 p.m.)