OCTOBER 11 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
AC MILAN 5-3-3 · 7TH IN SERIE A
5-3-3 · 7TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Juventus (H) · Sat 5:00PM
MIL +116 TOTAL 2.5
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...
Milan defender Théo Hernandez suspended for 2 matches for protests after loss at Fiorentina
AC Milan defender Théo Hernandez has been suspended for two matches for his actions at the end of Sunday’s Serie A defeat at FiorentinaOCTOBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Theo Hernandez - Suspended for two games Hernandez has been handed a two-game ban for uttering a severely disrespectful expression repeatedly toward the referee, Serie A announced.
Impact Hernandez will be sidelined against Udinese and Bologna and will be available against Club Brugge in the Champions League. If Davide Calabria (calf) doesn't return, Filippo Terracciano, Alex Jimenez or Davide Bartesaghi will get a spot start.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Bartesaghi - Completes ban Bartesaghi served a one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Bartesaghi will be eligible to play against Udinese on October 19 and will have better chances of featuring than usual given Theo Hernandez's suspension. He has played eight times with the first team so far. epstomg twp tackles, six clearances and one block.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Bartesaghi - Completes ban Bartesaghi served a one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Bartesaghi will be eligible to play against Udinese on October 19 and will have better chances of featuring than usual given Theo Hernandez's suspension. He has played eight times with the first team so far. epstomg twp tackles, six clearances and one block.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
AC Milan Coach Baffled After Christian Pulisic Penalty Incident Christian Pulisic did not take either of the two penalties awarded to AC Milan against Fiorentina despite being the team’s designated taker.
OCTOBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Emerson - Whips in seven crosses Emerson had seven crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Fiorentina.
Impact Emerson saw a decent match Sunday, leading his team in crosses after whipping in seven, giving him a new match-high on the season for that stat. He also added one interception and two clearances in the defense.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Tammy Abraham - Misses penalty during loss Abraham recorded four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Fiorentina.
Impact Abraham had a tough outing Sunday, with the forward going without a goal despite firing in four shots, with one of those four shots coming from the penalty spot. He has now gone without a goal contribution in his past five appearances. He has started in their past four games, averaging 2.5 shots per match during that span.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Pulisic - Continues reign of dominance Pulisic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Pulisic got back to his goal-scoring ways after being held without a goal contribution in their last match, finding the back of the net in the 60th minute of Saturday's loss. He now has seven goal contributions in seven league appearances, with a goal contribution in every appearance this campaign. The American should have plenty of opportunities to keep this great run going moving forward, as has yet to miss a start this campaign.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Maignan - Allows two against Fiorentina Maignan made one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Fiorentina.
Impact Maignan's day was far from good Sunday, only making one save while allowing two goals in the loss. This comes after having a clean sheet in his last league appearance, still having two on the season. He will have a chance to make it three when facing Udinese on Oct. 19.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Theo Hernandez - Sent off late against Fiorentina Hernandez missed a PK, assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and was expelled after the final whistle in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Hernandez had a rollercoaster of the game as he got denied by David de Gea from the spot but teed up Christian Pulisic with a great cross on the equalizer. He saw red for protesting too much, which could lead to a multi-game suspension depending on what he said to the referee. He'll be out for at least October 19's game versus Udinese, where Filippo Terracciano, Davide Bartesaghi or Alex Jimenez will get the nod.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Goalkeepers delight with 3 penalty kicks saved during Fiorentina-AC Milan match
It was a night for goalkeepers to shine as AC Milan’s Mike Maignan and Fiorentina’s David de Gea combined to save three penalty kicks during Fiorentina’s 2-1 winOCTOBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davide Calabria - Likely to be sidelined through the break Calabria has been diagnosed with low-grade soleus strain in his left calf, Tuttomercatoweb reported.
Impact Calabria will be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks but will likely need more time to recuperate fully. He has featured sparingly so far due to consecutive injuries.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Jovic - Will sit out Fiorentina clash Jovic won't be available against Fiorentina due to groin soreness, Sky Italy relayed.
Impact Jovic will be evaluated in the coming days to see if he's dealing with something more than an ailment. He has played played little in recent games due to Tammy Abraham's emergence and the fact that he's not an option in the Champions League.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Loftus-Cheek - Absent for FIorentina fixture Loftus-Cheek will sit out Sunday's game versus Fiorentina due to a thigh issue and will be assessed during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Impact Loftus-Cheek will miss his first match of the season, and the extent of his absence will hinge on the upcoming test results. Milan will be particularly thin in the midfield. Yunus Musah, Kevin Zeroli and Silvano Vos will deputize the starters.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Calabria - Picks up yet another injury Calabria will miss Sunday's game against Fiorentina due to a calf problem, Sky Italy reported.
Impact Calabria is quickly back on the sidelines after shaking off a thigh ailment and will be better evaluated in the coming days. Emerson will continue to dominate the minutes at the position, with Filippo Terracciano deputizing him.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Morata - Fires three shots versus Bayer Leverkusen Morata (hip) had three shots (one on target), one clearance and one key pass in 28 minutes in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.
Impact Morata was partially rested due to an ailment as anticipated by the coach but had a quality showing off the bench and was the most threatening attacker for his side. He'll likely be back in the starting lineup over Ruben Loftus-Cheek against Fiorentina on Sunday. He has scored once and posted six shots (three on target), five key passes and two crosses (one accurate) in the last five tilts.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Calabria - Doesn't play against Bayer Leverkusen Calabria (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat versus Bayer Leverkusen.
Impact Calabria was an option after a muscular injury but Emerson played the whole game. His teammate has had a heavy workload in recent matches, so he might get a shot against Fiorentina on Sunday.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Okafor - Unused versus Bayer Leverkusen Okafor (thigh) didn't play in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.
Impact Okafor was available, but the coach mostly stuck with the starters and made different choices with his substitutions. His role is unlikely to expand going forward.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Ruben Loftus-Cheek - Makes two tackles Loftus-Cheek took one shot (on goal), crossed once inaccurately and made two tackles (winning one) during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Leverkusen.
Impact Loftus-Cheek was held off the scoresheet, but tied for the team-high with two tackles in the match. The start was the midfielder's first across Milan's last three matches in all competitions as he's combined for four tackles through the opening two Champions League matches.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Maignan - Concedes once in defeat Maignan allowed a goal while making eight saves during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Leverkusen.
Impact Maignan conceded the lone goal of the match in the 51st minute as Milan dropped their second straight Champions League fixture to open the competition. The keeper has allowed three goals while making 13 saves in the Champions League and faces Club Brugge at home next.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Theo Hernandez - Active going forward Hernandez took three off target shots, crossed three times (two accurate) and created two chances during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Leverkusen.
Impact Hernandez was held off the scoresheet, but was active going forward ending the match tied for the team-high in crosses and with the second most shots and chances created on the team. Hernandez has no goal involvements through the opening two Champions League fixtures for Milan, but gets an easier matchup next time out with a home clash against Club Brugge.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Leao - Quiet against Leverkusen Leao took an off target shot during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Leverkusen.
Impact Leao was kept in check Tuesday as he tied for the third most shots on the team and was unable to create in any capacity. It's been a slow start to the Champions League for Leao as he was also quiet against Liverpool, though he's played well in Serie A with four goal involvements through six appearances.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Fine margins make the difference as Alonso's Leverkusen beats Milan in the Champions League
Victor Boniface’s goal made the difference as Leverkusen beat AC Milan 1-0 in its first Champions League home game in nearly two yearsOCTOBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
