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Milan Manager Delivers Verdict on Gut-Wrenching Napoli Draw

October 30, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan didn't leave the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona empty-handed, but it almost certainly felt that way. Stefano Pioli's men were in complete control of proceedings, only to allow Napoli to claw their way back from a 2-0 halftime deficit en route to earning a 2-2 draw in front of home fans.

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 Napoli: Giroud’s Heroics Go in Vain

October 29, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan let a two-goal lead at halftime slip through their fingers as Napoli performed a second-half comeback to eke out a 2-2 draw in a nail-biting contest in southern Italy. Stefano Pioli's men put on a fantastic first-half performance but inexplicably lost their footing after the break, wasting a massive chance to steady the ship.

Milan once again fired blanks in the third match of the Champions League group stage. The Rossoneri have yet to score continentally.

Napoli vs Milan 2-2: Game of Two Halves Splits Points

October 29, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli fought back from a 2-0 halftime deficit to hold Milan to an enthralling 2-2 draw at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. A breathtaking Serie A derby could've gone both ways, but the sides had to settle for a share of the spoils.

Milan Attacking Duo Has Fallen Into an Unusual Slump

October 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan once again fired blanks in the third match of the Champions League group stage. The Rossoneri have yet to score continentally. They primarily lean on Olivier Giroud and Rafael Leao offensively, but they haven’t done much damage lately. The Frenchman last hit the net on September 1st.

Milan have been tipped to go after a few strikers to have a more credible Olivier Giroud deputy. Their plans for the position aren’t yet set in stone.

Giroud Warns Milan of Mbappé Threat Ahead of PSG Showdown

October 24, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A

Milan travel to Paris seeking a first win this UEFA Champions League campaign after consecutive stalemates against Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United. Rossoneri striker Olivier Giroud believes it will be a special match for French players, with the likes of Mike Maignan, Pierre Kalulu and Theo Hernandez in the team.

The MLS has set sights on Olivier Giroud ahead of a possible transfer next summer, even though Milan wish he’d re-up his expiring contract.

Giroud Not Necessarily Staying at Milan Next Summer

October 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Serie A, Transfer Market

The MLS has set sights on Olivier Giroud ahead of a possible transfer next summer, even though Milan wish he’d re-up his expiring contract. The Frenchman isn’t in a rush to decide his future. His main goal is doing the best he can this season to get to Euro 2024 in good shape.

Milan can chalk up the recent defeat to Juventus to bad luck and individual errors, as they were pulling the strings before Malick Thiaw’s early red card.

Milan Need to Correct Their Offensive Woes to Get Going

October 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan can chalk up the recent defeat to Juventus to bad luck and individual errors, as they were pulling the strings before Malick Thiaw’s early red card. They are no longer top of the table following their second loss of the season. They ceded the position to Inter.

Milan vs Juventus: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

October 22, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Sunday's Serie A action caps off with a heavyweight encounter between eternal rivals Milan and Juventus at the Stadio San Siro. Let’s look at our match preview for this contest.

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.

Milan President Scaroni: “Win Against Genoa Put my Heart at Risk”

October 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Milan president Paolo Scaroni has disclosed the win against Genoa at the Luigi Ferraris put his coronary arteries at risk. Christian Pulisic struck a late winner, but the thrills were saved for just minutes after, when Mike Maignan picked up a red card for a high knee challenge in stoppage time, before Olivier Giroud surprisingly stepped up to the task of manning the sticks.

While Giroud turned up between the sticks for Milan after Maignan’s stoppage time dismissal, it could well have been Pulisic instead, as relayed by Pioli.

Pioli Reasons Why Giroud Replaced Maignan in Genoa Win, Not Pulisic

October 9, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

While Olivier Giroud turned up between the sticks for Milan after Mike Maignan’s stoppage time red card against Genoa, it could well have been Christian Pulisic instead, as relayed by Stefano Pioli: "Something like this has never happened to me, it was a surprise."

Milan Player Ratings vs Genoa: Pulisic Does It Again

October 7, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Genoa, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Christian Pulisic joined the fray at the start of the second half to inspire Milan to a massive 1-0 win at newly-promoted Genoa. Stefano Pioli's side didn't impress at Stadio Luigi Ferraris but grabbed a vital three points to enter the international break as Serie A leaders.

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