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Who Should Stay and Who Should Go as Milan Retool?

March 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has promised sweeping changes to allow Milan to compete for the Scudetto. It’s easy to imagine Stefano Pioli will be the first to go, especially should they persuade a big-ticket coach to replace him.

The injury crisis is easing up at Milan, even though some essential pieces in the defense will stay on the mend for a while longer.

Rumored Timetables for Several Injured Milan Stars

January 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The injury crisis is easing up at Milan, even though some essential pieces will stay on the mend for a while longer. Noah Okafor returned in the past game. The next ones will be Marco Pellegrino and backup goalie Marco Sportiello.

Alessandro Florenzi was quickly interrogated by the Turin DA’s office after being added to the list of persons under scrutiny in the ongoing inquiry.

Florenzi Denies Having Gambled Illegally on His Sport

November 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Alessandro Florenzi was quickly interrogated by the Turin DA’s office after being added to the list of persons under scrutiny in the ongoing inquiry about a racket of illicit gambling sites, which disclosed that a few footballers were partaking. The Milan veteran acknowledged using them but denied having bet on football matches.

Alessandro Florenzi is the latest footballer investigated by Turin’s DA office for illegal gambling. The findings led to Fagioli and Tonali’s plea bargains.

Milan Backup Florenzi Under Investigation for Gambling

November 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Alessandro Florenzi is the latest footballer investigated by Turin’s DA office for illegal gambling. The findings previously led to Nicolò Fagioli and Sandro Tonali’s plea bargains. Instead, Nicolò Zaniolo talked with the investigators but not with the sports authorities yet. He reportedly didn’t bet on his sport.

Rafael Leao left Saturday’s clash with Lazio in the early going due to a muscular problem. The injury isn’t severe, but he could miss Wednesday's game.

Milan to Make 5 Changes to Starting Lineup for Lazio Game

September 30, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan coach Stefano Pioli could make up to five changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's mouth-watering clash against Lazio. The Italian manager fielded a mixed XI in a come-from-behind 3-1 at Cagliari in midweek Serie A action.

Following the Rossonerri's crucial 2-0 victory over Lecce at the Stadio San Siro, Portuguese winger Rafael Leao touched upon his perspective of the fixture in a post-match interview.

Milan Ace Florenzi Praises Leao After Hellas Verona Win

September 23, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Hellas Verona, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Rafael Leao eased growing tensions at San Siro with an early goal to inspire out-of-form Milan to an ugly 1-0 win over Hellas Verona. Saturday's contest at a soaked surface in the Lombard capital was anything but an eventful affair, especially from the home side's point of view.

Milan have marched at a fast pace in 2024, which could help Stefano Pioli stay put for at least another campaign. He has some backers inside the club.

Inter and Milan Prepare Massive Rotations for Next Game

September 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Empoli, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter and Milan are ready to exploit the depth of their rosters in the next two Serie A matches in rapid succession. Some key starters will partially rest versus Empoli and Verona. Despite some murmurs, that won’t be the case for Rafael Leao, who will be in the XI Saturday.

Milan are on the prowl for a new left-back option, but they might ultimately lean on their in-house resources if they don’t find a fully convincing one.

Milan Eye More Left-Back Targets but Might Stand Pat

July 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Fulham, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Nice, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan are on the prowl for a new left-back option, but they might ultimately lean on their in-house resources if they don’t find a fully convincing one. They will take things up a notch once Fode Ballo-Touré departs. Fulham, Nice, and Bologna are battling to capture him.

Lazio have had issues on both ends to open the season. After keeping 22 clean sheets in 2022/2023, they are still at zero after five games.

Two Returns in Italy Squad for Nations League Fixtures

May 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Galatasaray, Italy, Lazio, Lecce, Nations League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini has called up 26 players for a brief retreat in Sardinia ahead of the Final Four of the Nations League. The Azzurri will face Spain in Enschede on June 15th in the semifinal. The Netherlands and Croatia complete the bracket. The competition includes a third-place playoff.

Milan will be in almost full force as they try to stage a difficult two-goal comeback in the return match of the EuroDerby.

Milan to Welcome Back Foursome in Return Leg vs Inter

May 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Milan will be in almost full force as they try to stage a difficult two-goal comeback in the second act of the EuroDerby. Rafael Leao, Rade Krunic, Junior Messias, and Alessandro Florenzi, who missed time with various ailments lately, trained fully on the eve of the game.

Maignan has seamlessly integrated as Milan’s numero uno, replacing Donnarumma between the sticks, despite being restricted to just 17 caps this season.

Milan and Juventus About to Welcome Back Injured Stars

February 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Mike Maignan and Paul Pogba are on the verge of returning from their long and much-discussed absences. The former has been on the mend for five months for multiple calf injuries. Instead, the midfielder has yet to play this season due to a meniscus tear that was initially mishandled.

Florenzi was subject to a severe injury to the biceps femoris of his left hamstring, forcing surgery. Thankfully, the postoperative result turned positive.

Milan Hand Recovery Timeline Following Florenzi Surgery

September 9, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Milan signed Alessandro Florenzi on a permanent deal this summer, having spent last season on loan at San Siro en route to the Scudetto. He has appeared 32 times for the Rossoneri since moving but will have to wait for a long time before registering more caps due to his unfortunate injury.

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