AC MILAN NEWS

Malick Thiaw - Busy versus Udinese Thiaw had one tackle (one won) and eight clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Thiaw got the nod after not playing for four consecutive matches as Matteo Gabbia (calf) was a late scratch and Fikayo Tomori was rested and had a sound performance, as Milan had to defend a lot after an early red card. He'll remain involved if the coach decides to rotate more than he's done so far. He has logged two tackels, one interception and nine clearances in his two seasonal appearances.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Emerson - Wins three tackles in Udinese match Emerson drew one foul and recorded four tackles (three won) and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Emerson never attacked but put up good numbers in the back and limited his direct opponents for the most part. He has posted 17 crosses (six accurate), 11 tackles (seven won) and 10 clearances in the last five games, contributing to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Terracciano - Draws two fouls versus Udinese Terracciano registered one tackle (zero won) and one clearance and received a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Terracciano got the call to replace Theo Hernandez but rarely ventured forward and didn't fill it up in the back. He should have done enough to stay in the XI against Bologna given the lack of alternatives. He has recorded three tackles, two interceptions and two clearances in two appearances.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Loftus-Cheek - Plays little in Udinese tilt Loftus-Cheek (thigh) drew one foul and had one shot (zero on goal) and two clearances in 12 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Loftus-Cheek returned from a minor physical problem but didn't get much action, as the coach went with Yunus Musah over him at halftime following Tijjani Reijnders' expulsion. The two will compete to replace the teammate against Bologna, while he could have a secondary role again in the upcoming Champions League game.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Quiet in Udinese game Morata drew three fouls and recorded one shot (one on goal), two interceptions and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Morata wasn't involved in the early goal and mostly took care of the dirty work after Tijjani Reijnders' red card. He has hit the net once and tallied six shots (three on target), two key passes and six crosses (zero accurate) in the last four fixtures.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic - Provides assist against Udinese Pulisic assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Pulisic moved to no.10 due to a tactical tweak, but things didn't change much for him, as he had another productive showing and teed up Samuel Chukwueze with a little pass in the box for his third assist of the season. He led his side in key passes and deliveries. He has scored three times and logged six shots (five on target), chances created and 18 crosses (three accurate) in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Chukwueze - Scores against Udinese Chukwueze (thigh) scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Chukwueze delivered in his first start in a couple of months, juking a pair of defenders before beating the opposing goalie with a lefty strike in the lone goal of the contest. He also led his team in attempts. He could become a regular if Tammy Abraham (shoulder) misses time and the coach sticks with this configuration. He has logged seven shots (two on target), three key passes and six crosses (two accurate) in the last five fixtures.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Maignan - Keeps clean sheet versus Udinese Maignan registered one save and didn't concede in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Milan didn't have to do too much even though his side was in ten men for most of the game. He has blanked the opponents twice in the last four matches, making 17 saves and allowing three goals. Milan will host Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday and then visit Bologna on Saturday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Milan holds on with 10 men to edge Udinese while Juventus beats 10-man Lazio

AC Milan has managed to beat Udinese 1-0 after playing with 10 men for most of the Serie A match

OCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tammy Abraham - Hurt immediately against Udinese Abraham played just five minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Udinese due to a shoulder injury, DAZN reported.

Impact Abraham came off the bench in the second half but didn't last long as he injured his shoulder hitting the ground and the woodwork while trying to score. He was in a great deal of pain while subbing off. He's headed for some tests.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tijani Reijnders - Sees red in Udinese game Reijnders was sent off in the 29th minute of Saturday's game versus Udinese after registering one shot (zero on goal).

Impact Reijnders had a good start but was expelled for impeding a clear-cut scoring opportunity with a slight foul from behind on an opponent who was about to enter the box. He'll be sidelined for next Saturday's away game versus Bologna. Yunus Musah or Ruben Loftus-Cheek will replace him in the midfield.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Sportiello - Cleared for backup role Sportiello (finger) is in the squad to face Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Sportiello returns as expected after missing the entire season due to a finger injury. The keeper plays backup to Mike Maignan on Saturday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Gabbia - Out against Udinese Gabbia (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Gabbia misses out on the match after picking up an injury int he buildup. The defender is replaced in the starting XI by Malick Thiaw who partners Strahinja Pavlovic in the center of Milan's back four.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Chukwueze - Starting against Udinese Chukwueze (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Udinese.

Impact Chukwueze returns as expected and enters the starting XI for the first time since August. The attacker has yet to score or assist for Milan this season.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Gabbia - Questionable for Udinese tilt Gabbia is dealing with a minor muscular problem and is unlikely to start against Udinese, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Gabbia got dinged up during the international break and could be spared to avoid bigger issues. Malick Thiaw or Strahinja Pavlovic would eventually take his place.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Calabria - Out versus Udinese Calabria (thigh) has yet to return to full training and will stay on the mend for Saturday's game against Udinese, Ansa reported.

Impact Calabria hasn't shaken off a calf strain yet and will skip his second tilt in a row, but he's reportedly close and could be back next week. Emerson will continue to dominate the minutes at the right-back position.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Sportiello - Expected back for Udinese game Sportiello (finger) is set to make the squad list for Saturday's match versus Udinese, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Sportiello has been ramping up in training during the break and should be available after missing the first few matches of the season due to a pre-season injury. He'll resume being the deputy goalie behind Mike Maignan, bumping Lorenzo Torriani to third-stringer.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Chukwueze - Good to go for Udinese tilt Chukwueze (thigh) will be available against Udinese and is in contention to start, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Chukwueze trained almost fully after a scare with Nigeria and might replace Tammy Abraham in the XI, with Christian Pulisic and Alvaro Morata changing roles amid some rotation and adjustments. He has come off the bench in his last five appearances, logging four shots (one on target), two key passes and four crosses (two accurate).

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Jovic - Plays with Serbia Jovic (groin) came off the bench in Tuesday's Nations League game versus Spain.

Impact Jovic was unavailable for the last two Milan matches, but his issue wasn't too serious, and he was able to return during the break. He'll continue to have a minor role behind Tammy Abraham and Alvaro Morata up front, but he can't play in the Champions League. He has posted one off-target shot, one key pass and one inaccurate shot in three appearances.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT Legend Tim Howard Slams Christian Pulisic's Leadership Tim Howard expresses his frustration at Christian Pulisic’s decision to leave USMNT’s camp early for AC Milan.

OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ruben Loftus-Cheek - Will be back against Udinese Loftus-Cheek (thigh) told SportMediaset "I'm fit now, and everything was resolved. Fortunately, it wasn't a long absence or a serious injury."

Impact Loftus-Cheek reprised training with the rest of the group Thursday and will be in contention for the Udinese game. He has started thrice in the last five games, posting five shots (two on target), four key passes and 10 tackles (four won).

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Chukwueze - Might not miss time Chukwueze is nursing a minor thigh issue and the initial tests ruled out a strain, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Chukwueze will be evaluated in the next couple of days but might be able to be an option for the Udinese game despite not being 100 percent. He has mostly been a bench player so far.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Chukwueze - Gets hurt with Nigeria Chukwueze picked up a muscular problem while playing with his national team and will take some tests in the next few days, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Chukwueze had to leave early a tilt versus Libya and will skip the second match on the schedule to return to Italy and be assessed by his team. He has had a minor role so far.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pochettino wins US debut as Musah and Pepi score second-half goals in 2-0 victory over Panama

Mauricio Pochettino won his debut as U.S. coach, getting a 49th-minute goal from Yunus Musah off an assist from AC Milan teammate Christian Pulisic and a stoppage-time strike from...

OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Pulisic is 'flying' with his club. It comes at a key time for his country. “We really need him,” USMNT Coach Mauricio Pochettino said of Christian Pulisic. “He needs to be in form, happy, strong. The quality is ther...

OCTOBER 11 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM