ALESSANDRO FLORENZI NEWS

Unused against Lecce Florenzi (knee) wasn't fielded during Saturday's 3-2 victory over Lecce.

Impact Florenzi was back on the squad list after an extended absence, but the match hung in the balance until late. He'll have to wait for easier situations to start getting minutes. He'll primarily serve as Kyle Walker and Theo Hernandez's deputy along with Alex Jimenez and Davide Bartesaghi. He tallied one goal, four assists, 45 chances created and 122 crosses (45 accurate) in 31 appearances (19 starts) in Serie A last season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench spot Florenzi (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Florenzi has finally returned from a long layoff due to a torn ACL, earning a spot on the bench Saturday. He will look to see minutes in the future but they aren't guaranteed today, with the club possibly being cautious after his ling absence. He will likely be a depth option off the bench moving forward.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Makes trip to Lecce Florenzi (knee) returned to full training this week and traveled with the team to Lecce, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Florenzi has been ramping up in training and is likely to make the bench after missing eight months due to an ACL tear. He'll provide depth in a few wing roles once fit enough to get minutes.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out for several months Florenzi will undergo surgery to address ACL and meniscus damage in his right knee, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Florenzi will look to return for the final months of the season, but there are no guarantees he'll manage since he sustained multiple injuries in the same joint. Milan will have to seek a new fullback on the market.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stretchered off in friendly Florenzi was forced off by a knee injury in Saturday's friendly against Manchester City and will soon undergo evaluations, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Florenzi was in a great deal of pain after tweaking his knee and is headed for some tests to assess the severity of the issue. He's currently the top backup on both defensive flanks.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good against Torino Florenzi had three key passes and recorded five crosses (two accurate), one interception and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Torino.

Impact Florenzi got busy in 25 minutes off the bench, as his set pieces were particularly menacing, but his teammates didn't capitalize on them. He had started thrice in a row beforehand, while Filippo Terraciano got the call to replace Theo Hernandez in this one. He has posted one goal, one assist, nine chances created and 27 crosses (11 accurate) in the last four rounds.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impactful in Cagliari bout Florenzi registered three shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate), one key pass and five corners in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Florenzi stayed in the XI even though all the Milan starters were available and piled up stats primarily thanks to set pieces. He has started in four of his last five appearances, posting one goal, one assist, 13 shots (three on target) and 33 crosses (15 accurate).

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags two goal contributions Florenzi scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Florenzi saw one of his best performances of the year Sunday, as he not only assisted on Matteo Gabbia's goal in the 72nd minute but also scored a goal in the 45th minute. This gave the defender his first goal of the season and his third assist, leaving him with four-goal contributions in league play this campaign. He also added on three shots, three chances created and 10 crosses.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in seven crosses against Juventus Florenzi registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (four accurate), two key passes and four corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Florenzi got the start thanks to multiple suspensions and padded his stats with a few corner kicks, pacing his club in deliveries. He should get another chance versus Genoa since Davida Calabria was handed a two-match ban. He has recorded eight key passes, 24 crosses (13 accurate), 12 corners and seven tackles (three won) in his last four showings.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive versus Fiorentina Florenzi had one shot (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate), two chances created and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina.

Impact Florenzi filled in for Theo Hernandez (suspension) and put together a strong stat line primarily thanks to multiple precise corner kicks. He'll rotate more with Davide Calabria in the coming fixtures. He has dished two assists and logged nine chances created, 23 crosses (eight accurate) and 12 corner kicks in his last five showings.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears ban Florenzi served a one-match disqualification in Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Florenzi will resume competing with Davide Calabria at right-back and likely start in one of the next two games in rapid succession. He had made the XI six times in a row before the ban, posting 11 chances created, 25 crosses (eight accurate) and six tackles (four won), providing three assists.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Empoli tilt Florenzi won two of four tackles, had one cross (one accurate) and one chance created and was booked for the fifth time in Serie A in Friday's 1-0 victory over Lazio.

Impact Florenzi got the nod even though his competitor was fully healthy and put up modest numbers across the board. He'll be unavailable against Empoli on Sunday, so Davide Calabria will be back in the XI. The two will instead compete to start versus Slavia Prague midweek.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in nine crosses Florenzi delivered nine crosses (two accurate) and took three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Florenzi has started the last four games, having previously been in and out of the starting XI. His exploits down the left-hand side resulted in two goal-scoring opportunities and he is course to have his best season since 2019/20 in terms of minutes played.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Bologna tilt Florenzi assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate), one key pass, and one corner in 31 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Florenzi was lively coming off the bench and found Ruben Loftus-Cheek with a great cross from the baseline on the second goal for his side. It's his second helper in the campaign. His playing time has taken a hit with Matteo Gabbia playing center-back and Theo Hernandez returning to the left-back position. He has logged eight key passes, 10 crosses (six accurate), and four tackles (two won) in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in two crosses against Udinese Florenzi (thigh) generated two crosses (two accurate), two key passes, and one corner in 15 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Florenzi didn't play a lot but was instrumental in the late comeback with his sharp corner kicks. He's likely to resume being a backup with Theo Hernandez returned to the left-flank after a few matches as a center-back. He'll be the top deputy on either defensive wing. He has tallied nine chances created, 11 crosses (six accurate), and eight tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Udinese Florenzi (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Udinese.

Impact Florenzi is making his return to the team sheet Saturday after missing the club's last contest against Roma, having finally recovered from a thigh issue. The defender will hope to get the starting nod in the club's next match, as before his injury, he had started in six of the club's past seven matches.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Udinese match Florenzi (thigh) has returned to full training and will be an option against Udinese on Saturday, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Florenzi has recuperated from a minor muscular issue that cost him the past game. He had started regularly before the hiccup, but Matteo Gabbia fared well in the past contest, which allowed Theo Hernandez to return to his natural role on the left wing. He has recorded 10 chances created, 14 crosses (eight accurate), and 13 tackels (10 won) in his last ten appearances.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Roma clash Florenzi (thigh) won't recover for Sunday's match against Roma, coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Florenzi will skip his second game in short order, the other being a cup one, due to a minor thigh problem. Filippo Terracciano or Alex Jimenez will start as a left-back as Theo Hernandez is expected to keep playing in the center.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injuries Florenzi (thigh) is nursing some muscle fatigue as the early tests ruled out a strain, Sky Italy announced.

Impact Florenzi will attempt to make a quick recovery and won't be out for long even if he does spend some time on the shelf. Alex Jimenez, Davide Bartesaghi, and Matteo Gabbia will be candidates to replace him if he can't play against Roma on Sunday.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off against Empoli Florenzi created two scoring chances and had one inaccurate cross and one corner in 41 minutes in Sunday's match versus Empoli before leaving due to an adductor issue, Gianluca Di...

Impact Florenzi had a solid first half before bowing out, although he didn't look too concerned, and the injury is tentatively described as minor. The coach picked Alex Jimenez, who's making his Serie A debut, over Davide Bartesaghi, Jan-Carlo Simic, and Matteo Gabbia to replace him.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects point versus Atalanta Florenzi assisted once to go with five crosses (three accurate), two chances created, and four corners in Saturday's 2-3 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Florenzi took care of a few corner kicks and found Olivier Giroud in one of his early ones, registering his maiden assist this season. He should log more starts with a few center-backs on the mend and Davide Calabria suspended for the next Serie A game. He has logged four chances created, 11 crosses (three accurate), and 10 tackles in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in five crosses against Frosinone Florenzi registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate), four tackles (one won), and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Frosinone.

Impact Florenzi benefitted from Theo Hernandez moving to center-back due to a litany of injuries and was an offensive presence, although he wasn't very precise with his deliveries. They could stick with such a solution until Simon Kjaer (thigh) returns. He has recorded 15 crosses (two accurate), 12 tackles, and four interceptions in the last five games (two starts).

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives away penalty against Udinese Florenzi registered three shots (one on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Florenzi performed well defensively as he recorded four tackles, three clearances and one interception. He created a brilliant chance for himself with sublime flick in the 37th minute but was unable to pull the trigger. He also gave away a controversial penalty when he fouled Festy Ebosele in the 60th minute. He has made nine appearances this season but is yet to score or assist.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive versus Genoa Florenzi generated three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), one key pass, and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Genoa.

Impact Florenzi relieved Davide Calabria at right-back and surprisingly paced his team in shots. He'll get another start versus Juventus since Theo Hernandez will be suspended. He has posted four shots (one on target), three chances created, and 12 crosses (one accurate) in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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