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Ibrahimovic Return Against Torino Injects Milan with Hope

February 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Ibrahimovic trained this week for the first time in eight months with the first team at Milanello, and is nearing a full return to playing ways. A set of seven straight winless matches has created an atmosphere of unease at Casa Milan.

There is no player in this Milan squad who can assume responsibility and lead from the front. With this 'I' aspect, missing Milan are in a ‘Mess’

How the Lack of an ‘I’ Factor Has Put Milan in Such a Mess

February 8, 2023 Bikash Mohapatra AC Milan, Champions League, Coppa Italia, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tactical Trends

As things stand, the Rossoneri lack owners who can run the club putting passion ahead of profit, players who can feel the real pride in wearing a Milan shirt and a leader that can take up responsibility and single-handedly inspire the team. Till these issues are addressed, Milan will continue to be in a mess, irrespective of one good performance or two.

Milan will have one big piece back in short order, as Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on the verge of returning, while the reports about Mike Maignan are mixed.

Milan Receive Mixed News from Their Ever-Busy Infirmary

February 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan will have one big piece back in short order, as Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on the verge of returning, while the reports about Mike Maignan are mixed. The veteran striker underwent knee reconstructive surgery in the summer. He should return either on February 10th against Torino or a few days later.

Milan director Paolo Maldini spilled the beans on a few topics in an interview during a sports festival in Trento, backing his top purchase.

Milan Compile Three-Man Shortlist to Bolster Attack

December 25, 2022 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Defending Serie A champions Milan have reportedly compiled a list of three up-and-coming strikers to bolster their attacking department in the summer. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the latest name on Ricky Massara and Paolo Maldini's shopping list is Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani.

Milan are monitoring a few strikers for the summer when they’ll have to intervene, and they are keying on is Lois Openda.

Milan Shortlist Touted Lens Starlet for the Summer

December 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lens, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan are monitoring a few strikers for the summer when they’ll have to intervene considering the age of their current ones, and one of the names they are keying on is Lois Openda. Sporting director Frederic Massara has been following him since his Roma days. He's starring for Lens now.

Milan were ready to hand Zlatan Ibrahimovic a new contract after his goal versus Udinese and a couple of encouraging performances.

Ibrahimovic Talks Injury Recovery, His Mindset and Leao

December 13, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Zlatan Ibrahimovic traveled with the rest of the Milan squad to Dubai for a retreat ahead of Serie A’s resumption, even though he’s not cleared to practice fully. He discussed his injury and more: "“I’m fine and improving every day. There’s not a firm date nor a target one."

Olivier Giroud will lead the France attack following Karim Benzema’s injury and will have an opportunity to make history for his national team.

France Icon Giroud on England, Milan, Mbappe and Current Form

December 7, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, France, Italian Football, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Olivier Giroud has been lighting up the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, surpassing French legend Thierry Henry in the all-time goalscorers list with his 52nd strike against Poland in the Round of 16.

Milan have had a nightmare restart following the recent international break, losing two out of their three games. Their injury list just keeps on growing.

Pioli Dishes on Giroud, Leao, Maldini and Ibrahimovic

December 5, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan coach Stefano Pioli weighed in on his forwards, Paolo Maldini, and a few more topics in an interview: "I’ve always felt the support of the technical area and Ivan Gazidis. The discussions of the executives strengthen my work. Leao has to take an extra step to become a true champion."

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was honored for his career at the Globe Soccer Awards, where he provided an update on his fitness and weighed in on the season.

Ibrahimovic Eyes Return on the Pitch After Knee Injury

November 18, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was honored for his career at the Globe Soccer Awards, where he provided an update on his fitness: “I’m eager to return, I’m fine and I’m working hard. I couldn’t play in the first half of the season, but I hope to be there for the second one."

Ibrahimovic Throws Grenades at Guardiola and Mbappé

November 4, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Zlatan Ibrahimovic previously updated on his recovery and mocked Ligue 1 in previous excerpts of an interview, while he dished on Manchester City and Kylian Mbappé in the latest installment: "I like Erling Haaland a lot, he’s intelligent and never does things that are beyond his reach."

On top of some incendiary remarks about the state of Ligue 1, Zlatan Ibrahimovic also took stock of how the rehab from knee surgery was going.

Ibrahimovic Updates on Recovery, Talks Barcelona Spell

November 2, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Barcelona, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

On top of some incendiary remarks about the state of Ligue 1, Zlatan Ibrahimovic also took stock of how the rehab from knee surgery was going in an interview: "I don’t know when I will return. We’ll see when things are better. I’ve suffered for too long, and I don’t want to rush it."

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has officially inked the contract that will tie him up to Milan for another season at much lower wages than before.

Ibrahimovic: “French Football is Suffering Because They Don’t Have God”

October 31, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Paris Saint Germain, Serie A

Milan veteran Zlatan Ibrahimovic has emerged with an interesting interview where he has declared that French football has suffered since his departure from Paris Saint-Germain in 2016.

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