AC MILAN NEWS

Tijani Reijnders - Silent against Fiorentina Reijnders created one scoring chance and had three tackles (two won), three clearances, and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win against Fiorentina.

Impact Reijnders made his presence felt more in the back than in the final third in a game that didn't have a lot of offense overall. He has scored once and posted six shots (one on target), seven chances created, and 10 crosses (four accurate) in the last five matches. Milan will host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday and then Frosinone on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malick Thiaw - Solid against Fiorentina Thiaw had two blocks and five clearances and won four duels in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Thiaw turned in another good shift as Milan shut down the opponents, with the help of a few key saves by Mike Maignan. He has notched five tackles, three interceptions, and 18 clerances in the last four matches, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Pobega - Gritty in Fiorentina contest Pobega won two of four tackles and five duels and had two interceptions and two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Pobega got the nod again as Ruben Loftus-Cheek is being managed and was okay in both phases. He has registered nine shots (three on target), eight tackles, and five clearances in his last five appearances. He had been an unused sub for a bunch of fixtures before the last two rounds.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Chukwueze - Slippery versus FIorentina Chukwueze won six duels and one of four tackles, took one off-target shot, and had one successful take-on in Saturday's 1-0 win against Fiorentina.

Impact Chukwueze provided a ton of pace to the Milan frontline but didn't put up numbers in the key categories. He's poised for more opportunities to start since Rafael Leao (thigh) is expected to stay on the mend. He has registered one assist, eight shots (three on target), and six inaccurate crosses in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fikayo Tomori - Steady in Fiorentina match Tomori generated one block, one tackle (zero won), and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Fiorentina.

Impact Tomori was solid but didn't fill it up, and his team managed to hold the opponents scoreless in this one. He has recorded seven tackles, eight interceptions, and 14 clearances in the last five games, with one clean sheet. Milan will host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday and then Frosinone on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Calabria - Logs four clerances in Fiorentina game Calabria (thigh) registered one shot (one on goal), two blocks, four clearances, and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Fiorentina.

Impact Calabria managed to go to distance and put together a fine stat-line, as his side didn't concede and he was moderately active on both ends. He has recorded one assist, six chances created, 19 tackles, and 11 interceptions in the last five fixtures.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic - Creates two chances versus Fiorentina Pulisic (thigh) had one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate), two key passes, and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Fiorentina.

Impact Pulisic played an hour after a thigh problem and picked up stats across the board on offense even though he didn't have a super display. He has tallied one assist, eight shots (two on target), eight key passes, and 15 crosses (six accurate) in his last five appearances. Milan will host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday and then Frosinone on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Theo Hernandez - Decides Fiorentina game Hernandez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), three crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Hernandez drew a PK thanks to a great bursting run and stepped up to the plate since Olivier Giroud was missing, making no mistake from the spot for his second goal of the season. He has logged three assists, 11 key passes, and 21 crosses (five accurate) in his last four appearances. Milan will host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday and then Frosinone on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan's Francesco Camarda becomes the youngest player in Serie A history at age 15

AC Milan’s 15-year-old forward Francesco Camarda has become the youngest player in Serie A history

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Pulisic - Returns to starting XI Pulisic (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Pulisic only missed one match with his thigh injury as he is already back in the starting XI on Saturday after missing the club's last match before the international break against Lecce. He was lucky to have the break to heal up and should return to his normal duties on the wing, as he only missed three matches before encountering the knock.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Calabria - Starting on Saturday Calabria (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Calabria will not be missing any time with his newest injury, as he is already healed and in the starting XI after picking up a knock to his thigh in their most recent game before the break. This will mark the defender's fifth straight game getting the start, and he should continue to be the starter, as he has started in 12 of their 17 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Kjaer - Ruled out for Fiorentina game Kjaer (thigh) hasn't recuperated from his injury, coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Kjaer will skip his fifth consecutive fixture with a muscular injury that turned out to be more serious than anticipated. Malick Thiaw and Fikayo Tomori will once again be the only options in the middle of the defense.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Okafor - Sustains thigh injury Okafor was diagnosed with a right biceps femoris strain following international duties, DAZN reported.

Impact Okafor was a candidate for heavy minutes with Olivier Giroud and Rafael Leao on the mend, but he'll have to miss three-to-four weeks due to the problem. Luka Jovic, Samuel Chukwueze, and Luka Romero are the next men up.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic - Poised to return versus Fiorentina Pulisic (thigh) has recovered fully and practiced with his teammates Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Pulisic skipped the last domestic fixture and international fixture, but the measure was mostly precautionary since his problem wasn't severe. He should retain his starting job if he has no setbacks in the coming days. He has scored and assisted once in his last five appearances, adding six chances created and 12 crosses (four accurate).

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Calabria - On track for Fiorentina clash Calabria (thigh) returned to full training Tuesday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Calabria picked up a small muscular in the previous game but the break helped him avoid missing time. He should be in the XI as usual. He has assisted once and tallied six chances created, six crosses (three accurate), and 17 tackles in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Olivier Giroud - Suspended for two games Giroud has been handed a two-match ban for insulting the referee, the League announced.

Impact Giroud will have to miss the fixtures against Fiorentina and Frosinone, unless he wins an appeal, while he'll be eligible for the Champions League game versus Borussia Dortmund on November 28. Luka Jovic or Noah Okafor will lead the line while he's out.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Calabria - Avoids substantial issues Calabria didn't suffer a lesion and is nursing a thigh edema, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Calabria escaped without relevant muscular problems after bowing out early Saturday and has solid chances to be available for the Fiorentinag same in two weeks. Otherwise, Alessandro Florenzi would likely get the start.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leao - Diagnosed with strain Leao suffered a grade one biceps femoris strain in his right thigh, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Leao will be sidelined for two-to-three weeks as the lesion isn't severe, but he'll probably sit out one or two games after the break. Noah Okafor and Samuel Chukwueze will play on the left wing while he's on the mend.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan again wastes a two-goal lead after 2-2 draw at Lecce. Juventus beats Cagliari to go top

AC Milan has wasted a two-goal lead for the second time in three league matches and also lost key player Rafael Leão to injury in a drama-filled 2-2 draw at Lecce in Serie A

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Maignan - Allows two goals in Lecce game Maignan made three saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper and conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Lecce.

Impact Maignan couldn't do much on two close-range finishes and was bailed out by a VAR review on a late long-range effort by Roberto Piccoli that would have completed Lecce's comeback. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in six appearances, where he has made 16 saves and surrendered nine goals. Milan will host Fiorentina on November 25.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Calabria - Subs off in Lecce contest Calabria drew one foul and had two tackles (one won) and one interception in the first half of Saturday's 2-2 draw before leaving due to a thigh injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Calabria was laboring before the interval and stayed in the locker room. He'll take an MRI before deciding whether to answer Italy's call-up. Yunus Musah relieved him in this one, while Alessandro Florenzi took care of the role later on.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fikayo Tomori - Wins three tackles versus Lecce Tomori had five tackles (three won), four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Tomori put up his usual numbers while leading the defense, but Milan conceded twice in rather bizarre fashion in the second half. He has posted 11 tackles, nine interceptions, and 12 clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets. Milan will host Fiorentina on November 25.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Pobega - Works had against Lecce Pobega won two of four tackles and six duels and had three interceptions and two shots (both on target) in Saturday's 2-2 draw over Lecce.

Impact Pobega got the call with Ruben Loftus-Cheek not 100 percent and did a little bit of everything, as he's one to do. On the other hand, his minutes are very spotty, and he hadn't played in five of the past six matches. He has tallied seven shots (two on target), six tackels, and four interceptions in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Theo Hernandez - Sets up teammate in Lecce tilt Hernandez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and two key passes in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Hernandez was a strong contributor in the final third and teed up Olivier Giroud with a perfect cross, which just needed to be nudged home, after combining with Noah Okafor down the left flank. It's his second assist in a row and also of the season. He has logged nine key passes, five shots (one on target), and 18 crosses (four accurate) in his last five appearances. Milan will host Fiorentina on November 25.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE