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Milan Midfielder Explains His International Preference

March 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, France, Serie A Leave a comment

Milan midfielder Yacine Adli has failed to receive his maiden senior call-up for France despite choosing Les Bleus over Algeria. The 23-year-old has established himself as a permanent first-team fixture at San Siro this term after taking nearly three years to settle in Serie A.

Things have only been going downhill for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, and a return to first-team football looks far from likely for him at the moment.

France Boss Deschamps Offers Sympathy to Banned Pogba

October 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Euro 2024, Europa! Europa!, France, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Things have only been going downhill for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, and a return to first-team football looks far from likely for him at the moment after his counter-analysis test failed to come through. Pogba is now facing a two to four-year ban at the least, and France boss Didier Deschamps has offered his sympathy.

France resume their UEFA EURO Qualifiers when thy take on The Netherlands on matchday seven, and coach Didier Deschamps took stock of two Inter players.

France Boss Deschamps Takes Stock of Inter Stalwarts

October 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2024, France, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

France resume their UEFA EURO Qualification matches when thy take on The Netherlands on matchday seven, and coach Didier Deschamps took stock of two Inter players. He praised Marcus Thuram for integrating well into Simeone Inzaghi’s 3-5-2 system: "He's still young, he has a lot of opportunities to improve."

France Comrades Jump to Support Pogba in Doping Case

September 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, France, French Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Pogba has been provisionally suspended from club activities, which does not allow him to attend meetings nor training sessions, until charges have been cleared or dropped off him. His salary has also been withheld as per laws. His national teammates and coach have come to his rescue.

Theo Hernandez has landed on the radar of the biggest clubs in the world, but the talks never gained traction, and he’s not in any rush to leave Milan.

Milan Suffer Double Injury Blow Ahead of Inter Clash

September 10, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, France, Serie A

Milan cannot catch a break this month. After losing Olivier Giroud to injury, another scary piece of news is coming from the French camp related to the fitness status of Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez. According to Gazzetta Dello Sport via MilanNews, both players will skip the upcoming friendly against Germany due to minor injury concerns.

Olivier Giroud was forced to sub off in the 25th minute of Thursday’s Euro qualifiers against Ireland due to a left ankle injury.

Giroud Has Reassuring Words After Ankle Injury Scare

September 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Olivier Giroud was forced to sub off in the 25th minute of Thursday’s Euro qualifiers against Ireland due to a left ankle injury. He got hurt on a tackle by opposing defender John Egan. He tried to walk it off but quickly sat back down on the grass and came out.

Milan are ready to invest in a deal similar to the one that brought in Malick Thiaw as they are pursuing Freiburg's Kilann Eric Sildillia.

Milan Scout Freiburg Talent Sildillia to Boost Backline

April 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan’s extensive scouting network has permitted them to tap into unknown talent, and defensive acquisitions in particular in recent seasons speak for themselves. Kilann Eric Sildillia is now the player in focus by their management, as they seek to replicate the successful Malick Thiaw deal.

Adrien Rabiot appears to have made up his mind and will stay at Juventus for at least one further season, snubbing a late offer from Manchester United.

Juventus Star Dishes on His Future, Rules Out One Team

March 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Adrien Rabiot added further hints about his future, even though he admitted that everything was still up in the air: “I’ll be honest: I don’t know anything about it yet. As a man, I like to travel and learn about other cultures, and I’m very comfortable in Italy."

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