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Rafael Leao is pleased for Milan ending a two-year drought thanks to the late comeback against Inter and discussed the arrival of Sergio Conceiçao and more.

Milan Superstar Heaps Praise on Sergio Conceicao Despite Cagliari Nightmare

January 12, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Cagliari, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan couldn't beat Serie A minnows Cagliari on Sergio Conceicao's touchline debut in Italy's top flight, drawing 1-1 at home. Despite dropping two potentially invaluable points, Rafael Leao hailed the new manager's early impact at Stadio San Siro.

Alvaro Morata, Khephren Thuram, and Timothy Weah all went down with thigh strains in the opener, focing Juventus and Milan to adjust.

Milan Player Ratings vs Cagliari: French & Portuguese Superstars Flop, USMNT Aces Top

January 11, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Cagliari, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025 One comment

Sergio Conceicao failed to win on his touchline debut in Serie A as relegation-threatened Cagliari held his wasteful Milan side to a 1-1 draw at Stadio San Siro. As a result, the hosts missed a glorious opportunity to reduce the gap on fourth-placed Lazio.

ammy Abraham left Roma only late in the window and temporarily in a swap of loans with Milan with Alexis Saelemaekers but it had been long planned.

Milan Player Ratings vs Crvena Zvezda: Abraham Saves Lethargic Rossoneri

December 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Champions League, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Tammy Abraham's late heroics propelled Milan to an unconvincing 2-1 home victory against Red Star Belgrade. Milan's performance in tonight's UEFA Champions League game at Stadio San Siro flattered to deceive, but they claimed three precious points.

Youssouf Fofana has been one of the few certainties for Milan in their seesawing start to the season. The Frenchman believes in the Rossoneri.

Milan Linchpin Fofana Continues to Target Scudetto

November 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Youssouf Fofana has been one of the few certainties for Milan in their seesawing start to the season. The Frenchman believes the Rossoneri are in the running for major objectives despite their distance from the top of the table.

The Milan hierarchy won’t make rash decisions about Paulo Fonseca and will give the gaffer at least three more matches and then evaluate.

Milan Boss Delivers Verdict on French Defender’s Summer Departure

October 6, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan manager Paulo Fonseca addressed the media in the build-up to Saturday's mouth-watering Serie A showdown against Fiorentina. Pierre Kalulu's controversial loan switch to bitter rivals Juventus toward the end of the summer was among the topics during the pre-match conference.

Milan will focus on finding one or more defenders but could also sign a midfielder if Rade Krunic departed, and they tested the waters for Samuele Ricci.

Milan Maintain Strong Interest in Major Serie A Star

September 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Torino, Transfer Market

Milan could add to their midfield options in the January transfer window despite signing Youssouf Fofana from Monaco in the summer. According to Italian journalist Nicolo Ceccarini, Paulo Fonseca's men 'really like' Torino talisman Samuele Ricci.

Milan had a pitiful start, collecting just three points in the first three matches against Torino, Parma, and Lazio, which has raised early doubts.

Paulo Fonseca Praises Milan After Dominant 4-0 Win but Calls for Improvement

September 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Paulo Fonseca has praised his Milan side after they halted a three-game winless Serie A start with a 4-0 rout of newcomers Venezia. The Rossoneri delivered an emphatic performance at San Siro to post their first win under the Portuguese manager and set themselves up nicely for a busy week.

Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani stated that Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez wouldn’t face punishment for the bad scene during the Lazio game.

Milan Player Ratings vs Venezia: Abraham & Fofana Off the Mark

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

Milan posted their first Serie A win under new manager Paulo Fonseca, tearing newcomers Venezia into pieces at San Siro. A one-sided affair at one of the most iconic Italian stadiums saw the Rossoneri claim an overwhelming 4-0 victory.

Milan are sorting out the future of their linchpins, and Ismael Bennacer isn’t considered untouchable, with Saudi Arabia looming as a potential destination.

Milan Suffer Major Injury Blow During International Break

September 9, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Milan cannot catch a break at the start of the season, with more bad news emerging from the Algeria camp during the international break. According to Calciomercato, Ismael Bennacer has sustained an injury in training and will miss out on his country's African Cup of Nations qualification match against Liberia.

Yunus Musah has played little so far because he joined Milan later relative to other newcomers and due to the level of performance of their midfielders.

Exit-Linked Milan Ace Confirms He’s Going Nowhere

August 19, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

Yunus Musah's future at Milan has been in doubt since the start of the summer, but the player is eager to stay and fight for his place at San Siro. After providing a vital assist in Saturday's dramatic 2-2 draw against Torino, the United States international delivered a crucial update on his future.

Monaco are driving a very hard in the negotiation with Milan regarding Youssouf Fofana. The deal is further complicated by West Ham having offered more.

Milan to Finalize Crucial Midfield Signing by the End of This Week

August 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Monaco, Serie A, Transfer Market

Youssouf Fofana's epic transfer saga is nearing a close, with the wantaway Monaco star edging closer to joining Milan. According to Fabrizio Romano, the agreement between the clubs is 'very close' after the Rossoneri 'improved the structure of their bid' to get the French outfit to sanction a deal.

Paulo Fonseca was clear about whom Milan want to bolster their midfield, Youssouf Fofana, and Monaco are starting to be more open about his departure.

Milan Offered Hope to Land Their Top Target from Monaco

August 14, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Paulo Fonseca was clear about whom Milan want to bolster their midfield, Youssouf Fofana, and Monaco are starting to be more open about his departure. Recent reports suggested the Rossoneri could wait until 2025 to scoop him up for free.

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