AC Milan vs Verona: It starts raining just an hour before the start of the game. A 25-minute delay before kick-off to allow the field to settle.
What happened? According to Football Italia, Fiaco Tomori brought a potential hazard to the playing surface to the referee’s attention. Due to heavy amounts of rain, the grass became so wet that the ball could not roll or bounce on it. According to Serie A rules, kick-offs can be postponed for a total of 45 minutes, with the start time being delayed by the first 25 minutes.
AC Milan vs Verona: What was the reason for the delay?
Tomori said the surface is unsuitable for use and poses a serious risk to both types of players as the metal studs have a tendency to get stuck in wet ground. Nevertheless, it has been determined that the extra 25-minute wait will not affect the preparation of the pitch for the game.