With the acquisition of Olivier Giroud and Mike Maignan at the start of the season from Chelsea and Lille respectively, Milan extended their roster consisting of French players.
Stefano Pioli complimented his team for the Derby comeback: “We never stopped believing. The game was more balanced than people think. Episodes are often key in these clashes.” The coach defended the referee on the non-call on the first goal and said his piece on his three stars.
Milan came from behind to eke out a mammoth 2-1 victory over fierce rivals Inter in Saturday's Derby della Madonnina. Despite trailing at half-time, the Rossoneri picked themselves up in the second half to pick up an all-important three points.
Mike Maignan was supposed to be out of action for ten weeks due to wrist surgery. Some outlets suggested he might be back in January after going under the knife. Instead, the rehab has gone better than anticipated. The goalkeeper has clinically healed and practiced fully this week.
It has been a rough couple of days for Milan. After the injury to Mike Maignan, the Rossoneri will have to play at least a couple of games without Theo Hernandez as he contracted Coronavirus. The club has elected to sign Antonio Mirante as their starting goalkeeper could miss more time than anticipated.
Milan announced that Mike Maignan needs wrist surgery and will go under the knife Wednesday. The Rossoneri have reached out to Antonio Mirante as they are thin at the position. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Rade Krunic and Tiemoué Bakayoko are unlikely to be ready for the first game after the break.
Saturday's Serie A action gets underway at the Stadio Alberto Picco as out-of-sorts Spezia play host to high-flying Milan. While the hosts sit just one point clear of the drop zone, the visitors trail top-placed Napoli by a mere two points.
Juventus have identified the fan that racially abused Mike Maignan in the recent game versus Milan. The Bianconeri will soon banish him from the Stadium for an extended period of time. The supporter tried to apologize, blaming alcohol for the offense.
Maignan address on Instagram what happened in the recent game: "I am Mike, black and proud. Until we can use our voice to change things, we will do it. These things will continue to happen as long as they are labeled as isolated incidents. This battle is bigger than football."
For the second in the space of two weeks, Milan players have been on the receiving end of racial abuse – this time during the game against Juventus that ended in a 1-1 draw.
Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has revealed what he told Mike Maignan after the former Lille goalkeeper joined AC Milan. The Rossoneri announced the Frenchman's signing in late May after it became clear Gianluigi Donnarumma won't extend his contract.
Mike Maignan is officially the new Milan starter, as the club made the signing official Wednesday. The 25-year-old goalkeeper took the medicals Tuesday and signed a five-year contract. He will replace Gianluigi Donnarumma, who will leave the club at the end of his deal. The Rossoneri acquired him for €13M, plus €2M add-ons, giving him a €3M salary.