ALESSANDRO FLORENZI NEWS

Available as substitute Florenzi (thigh) will be an option off the bench for Tuesday's Champions League matchup with Inter Milan, per UEFA.com.

Impact If Florenzi gets on the pitch, it will be his first appearance in league or European competition since April 15 versus Bologna. With just two starts this season, the defender will likely struggle for minutes heading into the final matches of the 2022-23 campaign.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Florenzi (thigh) resumed practicing Monday and should be fit for Tuesday's clash with Inter, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Florenzi is likely to return to the squad after missing three matches with a minor muscular injury. Davide Calabria will likely get the nod midweek, but he could see minutes in the ensuing matches. He has notched 17 crosses (nine accurate), five chances created, five shots (two on target), and two interceptions in his last three appearances.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing muscular problem Florenzi will remain sidelined for Saturday's game versus Spezia due to a thigh injury, Il Giorno reports.

Impact Florenzi was sidelined for the past two matches and will stay on the shelf Saturday, potentially missing out on an opportunity to get minutes since the coach could rest some starters. Davide Calabria and Pierre Kalulu will be the options at right-back while he's out.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Cremonese Florenzi (illness) was available but didn't play against Cremonese.

Impact Florenzi returned to the bench, but Davide Calabria started at right-back and didn't come off. He has gotten minutes in just three of the past 12 matches since coming back from a major thigh injury.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option against Cremonese Florenzi (illness) returned to full training Tuesday and is set to be called up for Wednesday's match versus Cremonese, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Florenzi needed a few days to shake off an illness, but he did it just in time to be an option for the midweek round, although the hiccup might prevent him from getting many minutes. He has logged five shots (two on target), five chances created, 17 crosses (nine accurate), and three corners in his last five appearances.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Roma bout Florenzi won't be involved versus Roma due to the flu, coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Florenzi came down with an illness late in the week and won't make the trip. Davide Calabria and Pierre Kalulu will be the options at right-back Saturday.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Bologna Florenzi created two scoring chances and generated two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate), and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Impact Florenzi did most of his damage on set pieces and came away with a well-rounded stat line. He should start against versus Lecce since Davide Calabria will be suspended. He has notched five shots (two on target), five chances crated, 17 crosses (nine accurate), and two tackles in his last five appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Fiorentina Florenzi didn't feature in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Florenzi was back on the squad list after a month on the shelf, but it'll take him an injury or some rotation for him to see minutes. He'll back up Theo Hernandez and Junior Messias on both flanks from here on out.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back in Fiorentina game Florenzi (thigh) will be available for Saturday's clash with Fiorentina, coach Stefano Pioli relayed.

Impact Florenzi has been ramping up in the last couple of weeks and will make the squad list for the first time since August. He'll provide depth in multiple positions. He had featured just twice since rupturing a tendon in his thigh, posting one chance created, five crosses (two accurate), three tackles, and one interception.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet ready to return Florenzi is not in the match day squad to face Monza on Saturday.

Impact Florenzi misses out on Saturday's match as he continues to recover from thigh surgery. The wing-back returned to full training in the buildup to the match so he could return as soon as next week's clash with Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option versus Monza Florenzi (thigh) returned to full training earlier this week and could be available for Sunday's match against Monza, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.

Impact Florenzi has been out since early September due to a tendon tear in his thigh and the ensuing surgery. He has been able to ramp up in recent weeks and could be called up Saturday, although he's unlikely to see much action at first.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to beat timetable Florenzi (thigh) has been limited to therapies after the vacations, and he's tentatively expected to return in February, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Florenzi had a tendon in his thigh surgically repaired in September, and he has yet to resume training in any capacity. Davide Calabria is likely to return in January, and he'll man the right-back position along with Pierre Kalulu and Sergino Dest for a few more tilts.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transfers to Milan permanently Florenzi has signed a three-year contract with AC Milan after transferring full-time from Roma, the club announced Friday.

Impact Florenzi scored two goals in 24 Serie A appearances (12 starts) last season while on-loan from Roma, and the 31-year-old is now rejoining Milan on a permanent basis through the 2024/25 campaign. He will continue as the backup to Davide Calabria at right back, and possibly push up into midfield on the right wing a few times as well.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs one interception against Sassuolo Florenzi had two passes and one interception in nine minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Florenzo mostly started when Davide Calabria was unavailable and also dealt with some injuries of his own this season. He concluded with two goals, 60 crosses (17 accurate), 31 tackles and 29 interceptions in 28 appearances (12 starts).

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores on injury return Florenzi came on as a substitute replacing Davide Calabria after 84 minutes and scored with his only shot on target in AC Milan's 3-1 win over Verona on Sunday.

Impact This was Florenzi's first game since he sustained a knee injury in Milan's goalless draw against Bologna on April 4. The goal, a well struck half-volley, was Milan's third of the game. The defender has made 22 appearances (12 starts). He has scored two goals, had two clean sheets and made 1.2 interceptions per game.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Birthday boy Tonali scores 2 as Milan beats Verona to go top

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MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to return versus Verona Florenzi (knee) returned to full training earlier this week and is slated to be called up for Sunday's match against Verona, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Florenzi is ready to go after rehabbing for a month because of a meniscus tear and the ensuing surgery. He will be the top backup on either defensive flank. He has posted 21 shots (five on target), 11 chances, 56 crosses and 27 tackles in 21 Serie A appearances (12 starts).

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo knee surgery Florenzi will miss a month as he will go under the knife to remove a torn meniscus in the left knee, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Florenzi got hurt during his short time on the pitch versus Bologna. He will miss the next four of five matches. Pierre Kalulu will fill in on the right flank in case something happens to the starter Davide Calabria.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini to stay as Italy coach despite World Cup failure

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MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Balotelli left off Italy's squad for World Cup playoffs

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MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills in adequately versus Empoli Florenzi took two shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and won three duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Florenzi replaced the suspended Theo Hernandez at left-back and provided a similar offensive punch out of the flank. He has registered 20 shots, 11 chances, 55 crosses and 26 tackles in 20 Serie A matches (12 starts). Milan will face Cagliari away Saturday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence

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JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers six crosses in Spezia tilt Florenzi took one off-target shot, sent in six crosses (two accurate), created one scoring chance and had three interceptions in Monday's 1-2 loss to Spezia.

Impact Florenzi turned in another busy shift but he is highly likely to be impacted by the return of Davide Calabria going forward. He has scored once and logged ten shots, three chances and 19 crosses in the last five matches. Milan will host Juventus Sunday.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE