AC MILAN NEWS

UEFA Champions League draw: Can Kylian Mbappe lead PSG out of Group of Death?

Kylian Mbappe will have to lead PSG past Milan, Newcastle and Dortmund without Lionel Messi or Neymar. Here are three takeaways from the UEF...

AUGUST 31, 2023

Rafael Leao - Good to go for Roma clash Leao (ankle) had a clean week of practice and will be available against Roma, EuroSport informs.

Impact Leao wasn't even mentioned by the coach in the pre-game presser as he quickly shook off a knock that forced him out in the last game, which had already been decided at that point. He has logged one goal, four shots (two on target), and five chances in two games.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

ASN: Weah and Pulisic stand out in otherwise rough weekend for Yanks in Europe It's Monday morning and that can only mean one thing, ASN's Brian Sciaretta walks you through the weekend for Americans aborad. The past wee...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Christian Pulisic scores again as AC Milan beats Torino Pulisic linked with former teammate Oliver Giroud to score on his debut at Bologna and this time it was Ruben Loftus-Cheek who helped set up...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Mike Maignan - Concedes once against Torino Maignan made no saves, had two accurate keeper-sweeps, and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Torino.

Impact Maignan was barely called into action in this one but still conceded on a crafty finish by Perr Schuurs after a set piece. He blanked Bologna in the opener. He has made five saves so far. Milan will face Roma away Friday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malick Thiaw - Wins three tackles in Torino bout Thiaw had one interception and two successful take-ons and won five duels and three of three tackles in Saturday's 4-1 win over Torino.

Impact Thiaw turned in another solid shift even though his side allowed one goal. He has opened the season as the starter next to Fikayo Tomori and above Pierre Kalulu and Simon Kjaer in the depth chart. He has notched four tackles, three interceptions, four clearances, and one block in two games.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fikayo Tomori - Logs three interceptions against Torino Tomori had three interceptions and one clearance and won four duels and one of two tackles in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Torino.

Impact Tomori and the rest of the Milan defense didn't manage to come away with another clean sheet, but he had a strong showing nonetheless. He has posted two tackles, four interceptions, and four clearances through two contests. Milan will face Roma away Friday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Loftus-Cheek - Provides assist in Torino game Loftus-Cheek assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four successful duels, and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Torino.

Impact Loftus-Cheek collected his first point in Italy by finding Christian Pulisic with a perfect pass after scampering down the right-hand side of the box. He immediately stepped into a big role after his transfer. He has logged four key passes, one tackle, one interception, and two shots (one on target) in two games. Milan will face Roma away Friday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic - Finds target again versus Torino Pulisic scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one corner in Saturday's 4-1 win over Torino.

Impact Pulisic has already surpassed his entire production from his final season at Chelsea by scoring in his two first Milan matches. He tucked the ball home with a tap-in on a square ball from Ruben Loftus-Cheek to break the deadlock early. He has added four shots (three on target), two key passes, and five crosses (two accurate). Milan will face Roma away Friday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Theo Hernandez - Scores in Torino game Hernandez scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Torino.

Impact Hernandez combined with Rafael Leao on the third goal, which sealed the deal in the second half, beating the goalie with a lovely little lob from a short distance. He has posted four shots (one on target), three crosses (zero accurate), three interceptions, and one clearance in two appearances. Milan will face Roma away Friday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Olivier Giroud - Bags brace versus Torino Giroud scored two penalty kicks to go with three shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win over Torino.

Impact Giroud converted with aplomb in both cases to open his seasonal tally and was also the co-leader in key passes for his side. He has tallied five shots (four on target) and four chances created through two matches. Milan will face Roma away Friday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic scores again as AC Milan beats Torino; Roma loses at Verona

Christian Pulisic scored in AC Milan's 4-1 win over Torino on Saturday after a dream debut with his new team last weekend.

AUGUST 26, 2023

Rafael Leao - Assists and subs off against Torino Leao assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Torino before leaving at the 67th mi...

Impact Leao collected his first point of the season with a delicious assist for Theo Hernandez and led his team in crosses. However, he exited after getting stomped on to his right foot and turning his ankle while drawing a PK in the second half. He stayed on the bench after getting some medical attention. He was replaced by Samuel Chukwueze. He has a handful of days to recover since Milan will return on the pitch Friday against Roma.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulisic looking forward to playing at San Siro after dream AC Milan debut

Christian Pulisic enjoyed a dream debut for AC Milan on Monday and is looking forward to the team's next match vs. Torino.

AUGUST 24, 2023

Pulisic looking forward to playing at San Siro for AC Milan after dream debut

American standout Christian Pulisic came to AC Milan to revive his flagging club career

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yunus Musah - Serves suspension Musah cleared a one-game disqualification in Monday's 2-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Musah was sent off in his final La Liga game with Valencia. He'll begin behind Tijjani Reijnders, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Rade Krunic in the pecking order in the midfield but should see action off the bench right away.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic stars in Serie A debut with stunning goal to help Milan win

Christian Pulisic began his AC Milan career in impressive style by scoring one goal and setting up another.

AUGUST 21, 2023

Pulisic scores on Serie A debut as AC Milan beat Bologna USMNT international Christian Pulisic scored a wonderful goal on his Serie A debut as AC Milan beat Bologna 2-0 in their opening match of th...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pulisic stars on Serie A debut with stunning goal to help AC Milan win

United States standout Christian Pulisic got his AC Milan career off to an impressive start as he scored one goal and helped to set up another as Bologna was beaten 2-0 in their op...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hershey native, USMNT star Christian Pulisic scores in AC Milan debut Christian Pulisic moved from Chelsea to AC Milan this summer.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Olivier Giroud - Contributes to both goals Giroud scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Giroud scored AC Milan's first goal and logged the assist to a second, recorded by fellow Chelsea exile Christian Pulisic. The 2022-23 Serie A saw him log 13 goals and five assists, his best tallies for both categories across a domestic-league season since the 2015-16 Premier League. Ideally for Giroud, he can replicate similar outputs in the 2023-24 Serie A despite turning 37 years old later this year.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic - Scores goal Pulisic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Monday's 2-0 victory against Bologna.

Impact Monday marked Pulisic's debut with his new team, AC Milan, which he transferred to from Chelsea after a frustrating tenure there. He began his Premier League career with nine goals but failed to surpass that tally across any of his next three seasons. However, Pulisic began his Serie A career by scoring AC Milan's second goal Monday. Ideally for him, the 24-year-old's Milan debut will be an indication of what is to come.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tijani Reijnders - Records assist Reijnders assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 2-0 win over Bologna.

Impact AC Milan used a 4-3-3 formation, in which one of its central midfielders were Reijnders, who logged his team debut. He recorded the assist to Milan's first goal, scored by Olivier Giroud. So far, signing Reijnders is paying off for the team, which is expected to continue using him frequently moving forward.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malick Thiaw - Excellent during opener Thiaw had one tackle (zero won), four clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 2-0 win versus Bologna.

Impact AC Milan commenced its 2023-24 Serie A season Monday, and Thiaw excelled by logging the team's most clearances and interceptions. Nothing has changed regarding his expected role. But now, Thiaw will look to do what he did during the second half of the 2022-23 Serie A across a whole season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Maignan - Five-save clean sheet Maignan recorded five saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Bologna.

Impact During the 2022-23 Serie A, Maignan logged eight clean sheets, none of which included more than four saves from him. Regarding overall performance, Maignan's latest appearance surpassed any of his eight clean sheets in the 2022-23 Serie A. The goalkeeper will look to continue that positive momentum against Torino on Saturday.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE