An unexpected turn of events saw Tammy Abraham replace Luka Jovic in AC Milan’s starting lineup for their Serie A match against Venezia on Sunday. Jovic, who had been in fine form with four goals in his last five appearances, experienced discomfort in his lower back during the pre-match warm-up.

The Serbian striker was initially named in the starting XI alongside Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic. However, he was forced to withdraw just before kickoff due to the injury, opening the door for Abraham to make his first start in three Serie A matches.

This sudden change could prove fortuitous for Milan, as Abraham’s last start in Serie A resulted in a goal during the 2-2 draw with Fiorentina earlier this month. Interestingly, Jovic also scored in that match, highlighting the attacking prowess Milan possesses.

The Venezia-Milan clash is one of seven Serie A fixtures scheduled for Sunday, following several postponements earlier in the week. Football fans can follow live updates from all matches through various online platforms.

As Milan aims to secure a crucial victory in their pursuit of a top-four finish, all eyes will be on Abraham to see if he can capitalize on this unexpected opportunity and continue his goal-scoring form for the Rossoneri.