Impact Maignan has almost recovered from a small thigh problem but won't be rushed back. He's likely to return against Lazio in the weekend. Marco Sportiello will get another start Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
AC MILAN 5-3-3 · 7TH IN SERIE A
5-3-3 · 7TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Juventus (H) ·
Sat, November 23rd 5:00PM
Sat, November 23rd 5:00PM
MIL +113 TOTAL 2.5
Mike Maignan - Doing better but out versus Cagliari Maignan has returned to full training but will remain sidelined for Wednesday's game versus Cagliari, Sky Italy reports.
Rade Krunic - Will sit a few games Krunic suffered a left biceps femoris strain and will be re-evaluated in ten days, Milan announced.
Impact Krunic isn't nursing an overly severe injury, but the busy schedule will force him to skip four matches. Yunus Musah, Tommaso Pobega, and Yacine Adli will absorb his minutes. Tijjani Reijnders will move to a less dynamic role in the first two cases.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Theo Hernandez - Returns to full training Hernandez (thigh) worked regularly on Monday and is likely for Wednesday's away game versus Cagliari, Sky Italy informs.
Impact Hernandez was a late scratch against Bologna due to a contracture but quickly shook it off and could be back in the XI right away. He'd replace a center-back since Milan would go back to their usual scheme if he was fit. He has scored once and posted nine shots, (two on target), five interceptions, and eight crosses (two accurate) so far.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Milan-Verona 1-0 | Leao seals Milan's win: Goal & Highlights | Serie A 2023/24
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Marco Sportiello - Keeps clean sheet against Verona Sportiello made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Verona.
Impact Sportiello had to bat away just a pair of shots in his first start with his new team, but one was a key one on a header by Michael Folorunsho. Mike Maignan (thigh) won't be out long-term, but he could get another nod against Cagliari away Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Simon Kjaer - Plays well against Veorna Kjaer recorded one tackle (zero won), six clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Verona.
Impact Kjaer got the call as Milan fielded all their healthy center-backs, and he responded with a fine outing. He has recorded six tackles, two interceptions, 11 clearances, and one block in four matches, contributing to one clean sheet.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Florenzi - Active in Verona game Florenzi had four crosses (zero accurate), one chance created, one block, and four tackles (three won) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Verona.
Impact Florenzi drew his first start as Theo Hernandez and Davide Calabria were both late scratches and had a solid outing on both ends. He's the main backup on either defensive flank. He has logged four key passes, nine crosses (three accurate), and four tackles in four matches.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fikayo Tomori - Dominant against Verona Tomori won nine duels and two of three tackles and recorded one block and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win over Verona.
Impact Tomori was on point once again, and the red card versus Roma has been the only blemish of his season so far. He has registered nine tackles, 11 interceptions, and six clearances in five games, contributing to three clean sheets. Milan will visit Cagliari Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yunus Musah - Shows well in Verona game Musah won two of four tackles and registered one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Verona.
Impact Musah got his first start out wide as Milan ran out of healthy fullbacks and held his own on both ends. He's next in line in the midfield should Rade Krunic (thigh) be forced to miss time. He has recorded two key passes, four inaccurate crosses, and five tackles in four appearances.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Loftus-Cheek - Makes cameo in Verona game Loftus-Cheek (thigh) created one scoring chance and won three duels and one tackle in 25 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Verona.
Impact Loftus-Cheek saw limited playing time following an ailment and wasn't impactful off the pine. He'll likely be back in the XI against Cagliari Wednesday. He has logged one assist, nine shots (one on target), and five key passes in six matches.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Olivier Giroud - Provides assist against Verona Giroud drew one foul and assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Verona.
Impact Giroud paced his team in attempts but wasn't clutch, although he contributed to the win with a timely through ball for Rafael Leao on the game-winner. His hot start continues as he has posted four goals, three helpers, 14 shots (eight on target), and nine chances created in six games. Milan will visit Cagliari Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Leao - Decides Verona contest Leao scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Verona.
Impact Leao didn't fill it up but had a crucial contribution as he escaped the offside trap and beat the goalie in an easy one-on-one in what turned out to be the lone goal of the game. He has scored three times and added 11 shots (six on target) and ten chances created in six appearances. Milan will visit Cagliari Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rade Krunic - Limps off against Verona Krunic won two duels and had two clearances before leaving Saturday's 1-0 win over Verona due to a right thigh problem, Tuttomercatoweb informs.
Impact Krunic quickly subbed off after pulling up and holding the back of his thigh following a pass. He was substituted by Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who began on the bench in this one. Tommaso Pobega and Yunus Musah are also candidates to substitute for him should the issue be substantial.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Loftus-Cheek - Available off bench Saturday Loftus-Cheek (thigh) is on the bench to face Verona on Saturday.
Impact The central midfielder was forced to leave the Champions League match against Newcastle early, but he didn't miss a single training session during the week, so it's not surprising to see him available on the bench.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Calabria - Will miss Verona match Calabria won't be an option against Verona, Sky Italy informs.
Impact Calabria will be completely spared due to an ailment. Milan are tweaking their scheme and turning to a three-man defense with Yunus Musah playing on the right wing.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Theo Hernandez - Out against Verona Hernandez won't be available against Verona because he's not 100 percent, Sky informs.
Impact Hernandez was rumored to begin on the bench but will miss out on the game-day squad list altogether due to fatigue. Alessandro Florenzi is playing on the left flank.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Maignan - Will sit Verona game Maignan "has some muscle fatigue and will miss a match or two because of it," coach Stefano Pioli announced.
Impact Maignan escaped without serious problems but won't play against Verona and will be re-evaluated before the Cagliari game. Marco Sportiello will fill in for him between the posts.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Loftus-Cheek - Training fully Loftus-Cheek hasn't missed practice time after leaving the Newcastle game early, Gianluca Di Marzio informs.
Impact Loftus-Cheek was simply fatigued and whether or not he starts against Verona will be a matter of energy management and not injury-related. He has posted one assist, nine shots, four chances created, and two interceptions in five appearances so far.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Maignan - Avoids major issues Maignan underwent an MRI that ruled out a strain or other severe injuries, Sky informs.
Impact Maignan is day-to-day and could miss a game or two because of the ailment, but he won't be out long-term. Milan will face Verona and Cagliari in short order. Marco Sportiello joined last summer to serve as his deputy.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Sportiello - Not busy in Milan debut Sportiello made one save and one clearance and allowed zero goals in nine minutes in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Newcastle United.
Impact Sportiello didn't have to do too much after coming in for the injured Mike Maignan late in the game. He's likely to start a game or two even though the teammate avoided serious injuries. He has allowed 21 goals, made 43 saves, and kept one clean sheet in 15 matches with Atalanta last season. Milan will face Verona away Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Malick Thiaw - Solid against Newcastle Thiaw won five duels and had two blocks and three clearances in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Newcastle United.
Impact Thiaw bounced back from a dreadful showing in the derby and contributed to the clean sheet with a clean performance. He has logged seven tackles, four interceptions, and 16 clearances in five appearances.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Florenzi - Produces off the bench against Newcastle Florenzi generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate), one clearance, and two chances created in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Newcastle United.
Impact Florenzi played the second half as Davide Calabria was taken out early after a yellow card and made his presence felt in the second half. He might get one start in the upcoming busy stretch of games. He has played three times so far.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fikayo Tomori - Logs three interceptions in UCL bout Tomori won five duels and one of five tackles and had two clearances and three interceptions in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Newcastle United.
Impact Tomori returned in the XI as expected and had a commanding showing as Milan successfully shut down the opponents in this one, keeping their second clean sheet of the season. He has recorded seven tackles, eight interceptions, and six clearances in four fixtures. Milan will face Verona away Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
