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Milan Facing Major Personnel Problem Ahead of Juventus Visit

November 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 Leave a comment

United States captain Christian Pulisic may not be in the starting line-up when Milan and Juventus lock horns in a Serie A blockbuster later today. According to Calciomercato, the USMNT forward isn't 100% fit after representing his country during November's international break.

Milan closed their 2023/2024 balance in the black for the second straight season, by €4,1M this time. They recorded their highest-ever revenue: 456,9M.

Milan Officialize the Numbers for a Few Key Deals

October 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan closed their 2023/2024 balance in the black for the second straight season, by €4,1M this time. They recorded their highest-ever revenue: 456,9M. The paperwork also disclosed the final figures for their past transfer market moves,

Ruben Loftus-Cheek was an integral part of the Milan XI under Stefano Pioli, but that hasn’t been the case since the arrival of Paulo Fonseca.

Milan Rule Out Early Exit of Underperforming Midfielder

October 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market 2 comments

Ruben Loftus-Cheek was an integral part of the Milan XI under Stefano Pioli, but that hasn’t been the case since the arrival of Paulo Fonseca. He has routinely started on the bench and hasn’t been good when called upon.

Juventus feared to have lost another midfielder for a few games, but that’s not the case. Weston McKennie got banged up during his time with the USMNT.

Juventus and Milan Avoid More Substantial Injury Woes

October 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A

Juventus feared to have lost another midfielder for a few games, but that’s not the case. Weston McKennie got banged up during his time with the USMNT, but he’s dealing with simple muscle fatigue. Teun Koopmeiners remains a long-shot.

Milan might have revolving doors up front in January, as the future of all their offensive deputies hangs in the balance.

Milan Prepared to Cull Some Backups in Next Window

October 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan might have revolving doors up front in January, as the future of all their deputies hangs in the balance. None has earned significant minutes in the early going. There’s been a big gap compared to the performances of the starters.

Maurizio Sarri missed out on the recent coaching carousel but is ready to get back on the horse: “Even without football, I still smoke too much."

Fonseca’s Milan Tenure Hangs by a Thread as Derby Defeat Could Pave Way for Veteran Coach

September 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Paulo Fonseca arrived at Milan with great expectations in July, but he's on the verge of dismissal just over a month into the new season. One last chance to salvage his faltering career at San Siro is to miraculously defeat Scudetto holders Inter in Sunday's Derby della Madonnina.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek won’t be available for the next two games, but his injury isn’t too severe, and he should easily recover during the international break.

Milan Star Midfielder Publicly Backs Under-Pressure Manager Paulo Fonseca

September 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek insists the Rossoneri players 'fully believe' in under-pressure manager Paulo Fonseca. During an interview with The Times in the build-up to Milan's Serie A clash against newly-promoted Venezia, the Englishman backed the Portuguese tactician amid talks he could soon get sacked.

It won’t be long before Milan formally appoints Paulo Fonseca, and the new coach should slightly tweak the tactics compared to recent years.

How Milan Will Line Up with Fonseca on Their Bench

May 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Monaco, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Tottenham, Transfer Market

It won’t be long before Milan formally appoints Paulo Fonseca, and the new coach should slightly tweak the tactics compared to recent years. Zlatan Ibrahimovic recently posted a picture with 4-3-3 on his social media accounts.

While Milan have yet to truly zero in on a new coach, their future roster is starting to take shape. Olivier Giroud has already announced his departure.

Milan Identify Multiple Cornerstones to Build Around

May 16, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

While Milan have yet to truly zero in on a new coach, their future roster is starting to take shape. Olivier Giroud has announced his departure, and Simon Kjaer is on his way out as well. Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic will stay put.

Pioli starting Rafael Leao as a false-nine in the Milan Derby looked like a Hail Mary by a coach trying to prove he still has some aces up his sleeve.

Could a New Role Be in Store for Milan Star Leao?

April 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Stefano Pioli starting Rafael Leao as a false-nine in the Derby looked like a Hail Mary by a coach trying to prove he still has some aces up his sleeves in the twilight of his tenure. It didn’t work, as the Rossoneri were too toothless.

Recent rumors from Spain suggested Barcelona was keen on Rafael Leao and was preparing an offer, but Milan have every intention of keeping their ace.

Milan Player Ratings vs Fiorentina: Supersonic Leao Stuns Viola

March 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Fiorentina, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan picked up where they left off before the international break, claiming an enthralling 2-1 win at Fiorentina on Saturday night. Rossoneri enjoyed another phenomenal game on the road to temporarily close the gap on Serie A leaders Inter to 11 points.

Milan Player Ratings vs Slavia Praha: Ruben Cheek-y Again

March 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, Italian Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Milan steamrolled to a 3-1 second-leg win against 10-man Slavia Praha to confirm progression into the Europa League quarter-finals as 7-3 aggregate winners. Stefano Pioli's side headed to Prague to protect a handsome 4-2 first-leg lead, but they went one better, putting the Czech Republic outfit to the sword.

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