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How Could Depleted Milan Line Up Against Genoa?

May 4, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Seeking redemption for a disturbing performance in last weekend's clash against Juventus, Milan will host mid-table Genoa at Stadio San Siro on Sunday evening. Stefano Pioli's men boast a five-point lead in second and are keen on finishing as 'the best of the rest' behind Inter.

With Mike Maignan slated to miss more matches because of an injury, Milan reached out to Atalanta to ask for Marco Sportiello, but they found resistance.

Milan Player Ratings vs Juventus: Lethargic Rossoneri Make History

April 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Uncategorized

Milan and Juventus shared the spoils in a bloodless Serie A derby as the Allianz Stadium crowd paid for the tickets, only to watch a chess match. In a game of few chances, Stefano Pioil's side did better in terms of possession, but their hosts had slightly more promising scoring opportunities.

Milan lost two more men in the recent Monza game, Tommaso Pobega and Noah Okafor. The Swiss talent is quickly back on the mend.

Milan Brass Seeking Answers for Continuous Injuries

December 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan lost two more men in the recent Monza game, Tommaso Pobega and Noah Okafor. The Swiss talent is quickly back on the mend after recovering from a thigh injury. He suffered a similar one, straining the right semimembranosus muscle this time. He’ll be out for three or four weeks.

Milan have had a nightmare restart following the recent international break, losing two out of their three games. Their injury list just keeps on growing.

Milan Issues Compound as Kalulu Set to Undergo Surgery

November 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan have had a nightmare restart to their campaign following the recent international break, losing two of their three games so far, with the most recent draw against Napoli also bringing with it a whole new set of problems. The injury list just keeps growing for Stefano Pioli

Milan will have to turn to Antonio Mirante in the upcoming match versus Juventus. Marco Sportiello suffered a calf strain in practice.

Milan Forced to Field Third-String Goalie vs Juventus

October 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan will have to turn to Antonio Mirante in the upcoming match versus Juventus. Marco Sportiello, who was set to replace the suspended Mike Maignan, suffered a calf strain in practice. He’ll sit out the upcoming stretch of games. The newcomer sustained a lesion of the left gastrocnemius muscle.

Mike Maignan has escaped a short-term ban, and will only miss the game against Juventus. The French shotstopper saw a direct red card against Genoa.

Maignan Escapes Three-Match Ban, Will Return Against Napoli

October 11, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Genoa, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Mike Maignan has escaped a short-term ban, and will only miss the game against Juventus. The French shotstopper saw a direct red card in the seventh minute of stoppage time against Genoa, forcing Olivier Giroud to take his place between the sticks as Milan held out to a 1-0 win.

Mike Maignan returned to form in the Napoli clash in Round 24 after some subpar performances for his standard. Milan have never doubted him.

Milan Receive Positive Updates on Injured Cornerstones

September 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan fans can breathe a sigh of relief, as the injury suffered by Mike Maignan against Newcastle United isn’t serious, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek subbed off simply because he was cramping up. The goalkeeper is still likely to sit a game or two and not long term.

Sportiello: “I Don’t Think Atalanta Will Tear Their Hair Out for Me”

July 12, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan number 57 Marco Sportiello is behind Mike Maignan and Antonio Mirante in Stefano Pioli’s list of goalkeeper priorities, but nonetheless sees the Rossoneri tactician as a communicative leader to work with.

Mike Maignan already has multiple years on his contract with Milan, but the front office plot to reward him with a new one.

Milan Prepared to Hand Long-Term Contract to Maignan

April 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Mike Maignan already has multiple years on his contract with Milan, but the front office plot to reward him with a new one, keeping at bay any potential suitor. Despite a challenging season marred by a tricky calf injury, the goalkeeper once again proved his worth when he returned.

Milan recently acquired Devis Vasquez from Guaranì and mulled signing one further goalkeeper, but they are likely to stay as is between the sticks.

Milan Change Their Mind on Pursuing Another Goalkeeper

January 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan recently acquired Devis Vasquez from Guaranì and mulled signing one further goalkeeper, but they are likely to stay as is between the sticks. The Rossoneri don’t know when Mike Maignan will be back from his calf injury, as coach Stefano Pioli recently stated. They had inquired about two options.

Milan will step up their efforts to sign a new goalkeeper, as Mike Maignan is struggling to heal from a calf injury. The Rossoneri are testing the waters.

Milan Increase Urgency to Find New Backup Goalkeeper

December 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan will step up their efforts to sign a new goalkeeper, as Mike Maignan is struggling to heal from a calf injury. The Rossoneri are testing the waters for a few options and haven’t zeroed in on one just yet. They are more determined to bring in another deputy than before.

Frederic Massara was reportedly targeted by Juventus, but they are leaning in different directions, and he could extend his contract with Milan soon.

Milan Expected to Have Quiet January Transfer Window

December 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan aren’t expected to be active in January when they’ll try to address some needs through cheap moves. Their budget for the winter is small, and they won’t use it just because. The pricey acquisitions will be reserved for the summer. The Rossoneri plan to take care of pivotal contract extensions.

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