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Milan Player Ratings vs Roma: Adli Brilliance Picks Giallorossi Apart

January 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan provided a perfect response to midweek Coppa Italia elimination, putting on a dominant performance in a 3-1 home win against Roma. Stefano Pioli's side desperately needed three points to maintain faint hopes of closing the gap on Serie A leaders Inter.

Here are our Inter player ratings within the Nerazzurri's superb 4-0 victory over Fiorentina, making it a perfect run of nine points out of nine available for Inzaghi's men heading into the International break.

Serie A – Prolific Duos – Unveiling Most Formidable Partnerships

January 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter, Napoli, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

It's been a while since Serie A escaped from the shackles of the 'chess game' approach and boredom to become one of Europe's most prolific leagues. Its reputation as a tactical and uneventful football scene still precedes it among ignorants, who still see it as a graveyard for entertainment.

Milan are holding their breath ahead of the return leg versus Napoli, as Olivier Giroud couldn’t complete practice Sunday due to an Achilles tendon problem.

Milan Player Ratings vs Empoli: Dominant Rossoneri Conquer Castellani

January 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan kicked off their 2024 Serie A calendar with an emphatic 3-0 win against relegation-threatened Empoli at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. Stefano Pioli's side delivered an electrifying first-half performance to lay the groundwork for ending a four-game winless league run on the road.

Aston Villa have a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League and prepare to target a pair of Serie A aces, Joshua Zirkzee and Denzel Dumfries.

Decoding the Milan Striker Saga: Zirkzee and Beyond

January 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Genoa, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan and Bologna arranged Alexis Saelemaekers' loan deal last summer and could soon reunite at the negotiating table for another piece of business. According to Tuttosport (via PianetaMilan), Rossoneri dispatched scouts to Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Friday to watch highly-rated Joshua Zirkzee in action.

Simon Kjaer has only three more months on his contract with Milan, and the management appears to have made up his mind about moving on from him.

Milan Thump Monza But It’s Pyrrhic Victory

December 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

In terms of result, a 3-0 demolition of Monza was just what the doctor ordered for Milan. After a demoralizing 3-2 defeat at Atalanta last weekend, Stefano Pioli's side needed every encouragement they could get to return to the Scudetto picture.

Davide Calabria created a controversy with his harsh comments following the 0-3 loss to PSG in the third Champions League bout of the season.

Milan Player Ratings vs Atalanta: Defensive Errors Send Rossoneri Packing

December 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Atalanta, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

An enthralling Serie A encounter at the Gewiss Stadium produced late drama and numerous breathtaking moments as Atalanta toppled Milan 3-2. Another poor away result for Rossoneri has left their faint Scudetto hopes in tatters.

Preview: Milan vs Borussia Dortmund – Make or Break for Rossoneri

November 27, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, International Football, Serie A

It's crunch time in the Champions League 'group of death' as Milan and Borussia Dortmund go head-to-head at the San Siro. Tuesday's showdown at the San Siro has all the makings of a 'make or break' fixture as only three points separate top from bottom in an evenly-poised Group F.

Milan need to come to terms with Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez to make sure they stay long-term, while there are fewer doubts about Rafael Leao.

Milan Star Set to Stay out for Borussia Dortmund Game

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Champions League, Italian Football, Serie A

After squeaking past Fiorentina, Milan have started preparing for the pivotal Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund, where they’ll have to make do without Rafael Leao again. The star winger has remained sidelined in practice to open the week. There’s some hope he’ll return versus Frosinone during the weekend.

Bayern Munich have a big say in the future of Joshua Zirkzee, but there’s little traction concerning his return, which is a big assist for Milan.

Milan Frontrunners to Sign Bologna Prodigy Next Summer

November 25, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Bologna, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan fought tooth and nail to sign a worthy successor to Olivier Giroud in the summer, but none of their efforts to land a high-quality striker paid off. Rossoneri ended up with Luka Jovic as a last-gasp signing after missing out on several priority targets, including Porto's Mehdi Taremi.

Milan will be able to field Francesco Camarda against Fiorentina if they want to. FIGC, the Italian Football Association, has granted a waiver to use him.

Milan Receive Federal Permission to Deploy Prodigy

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan will be able to field Francesco Camarda against Fiorentina if they want to. FIGC, the Italian Football Association, has granted a waiver to utilize the starlet. It’s a necessary step to field U-16 players. Stefano Pioli could indeed turn to the talent since most strikers are missing.

The official announcement might not come soon, but Olivier Giroud has made up his mind about leaving Milan and joining Los Angeles FC.

Giroud Wants to Stay but No Real Talks with Milan Yet

November 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Olivier Giroud isn’t ready to pack up his bags and move to a less competitive league, but the negotiation to extend his expiring Milan contract is in its infant stages: "I’d like to continue here, and I think I have what it takes to do it."

Olivier Giroud has been handed a two-game disqualification following his red card against Lecce. The Frenchman protested too harshly.

Milan Will Not Appeal Against the Suspension of Giroud

November 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Olivier Giroud has been handed a two-game disqualification following his red card against Lecce. The Frenchman protested too harshly while clamoring for a late free kick. He’ll have to sit the fixtures against Fiorentina and Frosinone for insulting the referee. The decision was standard.

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