ALESSIO ROMAGNOLI NEWS

Unused versus Empoli Romagnoli (thigh) did not feature in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Romagnoli was available after a minor problem, but the coach decided to keep Pierre Kalulu in the XI, and the teammate scored. Romagnoli might have to fight for the starting job going forward. He has tallied 23 tackles, 19 interceptions, 44 clearances and 12 blocks in 18 games, with five clean sheets. Milan will face Cagliari away Saturday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Empoli Romagnoli (thigh) was able to train with no limitations in the lead-up of Saturday's match versus Empoli, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Romagnoli sat out the previous game due to a minor thigh problem. While he is set to be available, the coach could give another shot to Pierre Kalulu, who fared well while filling in, the publication adds. Romagnoli has notched three tackles, four interceptions, 16 clearances and five blocks in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubftul for Napoli clash Romagnoli has been very limited in practice after getting hurt midweek and is leaning toward missing Sunday's game versus Napoli, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Romagnoli is unlikely to feature even if he improves in a hurry and winds up being available. Pierre Kalulu and Matteo Gabbia would be the next men up in the back.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off in Coppa Italia game Romagnoli left Tuesday's domestic cup game after 25 minutes due to a left thigh injury, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Romagnoli will be assessed shortly, but the short turnaround puts him in serious doubt for Sunday's clash against Napoli. He was replaced by Pierre Kalulu, who got some run in recent months while Fikayo Tomori was out.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy against Udinese Romagnoli took three shots (two on target), had three interceptions and three clearances and won nine duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Romagnoli was a menace with headers on set pieces in this one and wound up pacing his team in shots, and was pretty diligent in the back. He has notched three tackles, four interceptions, 16 clearances and five blocks in the last five matches, with two clean sheets. Milan will visit Napoli next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giroud scores 2 again as AC Milan reaches Italian Cup semis

Olivier Giroud’s brace made it four goals in two games for the striker as AC Milan routed Lazio 4-0 to reach the semifinals of the Italian Cup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Italy coach Mancini defends call-up of Mario Balotelli

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has dismissed suggestions that recalling forward Mario Balotelli to the Italy squad after a three-year absence smacks of desperation

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins five duels versus Juventus Romagnoli had one block, one interception and seven clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Juventus.

Impact Romagnoli worked his way back after missing three matches because of COVID-19 and led the backline in a difficult match-up, contributing to holding the opponents in check. He has logged 18 tackles, 16 interceptions, 35 clearances and eight blocks in 14 games, with four clean sheets. Milan will collide with Inter on February 6th.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Juventus Romagnoli has cleared the COVID-19 protocol and will rejoin the team Tuesday, Milan announced.

Impact Romagnoli will end up missing three matches because of the viral infection, which Milan had not confirmed up to this point. He will have a few days to prepare for Sunday's clash with Juventus, where he could replace either Pierre Kalulu or Matteo Gabbia in the back. He has tallied 16 tackles, 15 interceptions, 28 clearances and seven blocks in 13 Serie A games, with three clean sheets.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Venezia game Romagnoli was not included in Milan's squad list to face Venezia Sunday.

Impact Romagnoli will skip the second game in a row as he is rumored to have tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week. With Fikayo Tomori in the same situation, Mattia Gabbia and Pierre Kalulu are set to again pair up in the back.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined against Roma Romagnoli (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's clash with Roma.

Impact Romagnoli has started each of the club's previous five contests but will now be unavailable versus Roma. In those appearances, the central defender recorded five shots (zero on target), 15 clearances and seven interceptions. Given his limited offensive upside, Romagnoli shouldn't be expected to offer more than mid-range fantasy value even once cleared to play.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might miss Roma match Romagnoli did not practice Thursday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Romagnoli was not at the training center the day after Milan announced three unnamed COVID-19 cases. The coach tested Matteo Gabbia and Pierre Kalulu as center-backs since Fikayo Tomori was not present either.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Salernitana Romagnoli cleared his one-game suspension in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Romagnoli might be in line for a run as the starter next to Fikayo Tomori as Simon Kjaer might have suffered a severe knee injury Wednesday. He has posted 20 tackles, 17 interceptions, 33 clearances and three blocks in 13 games, with three clean sheets.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli pays tribute to Maradona, takes outright Serie A lead

Dries Mertens scored twice as Napoli beat Lazio 4-0 to take the outright lead of Serie A on the night it paid tribute to soccer great Diego Maradona

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal, sent off against Sassuolo Romagnoli was shown a straight red card for a foul on Gregoire Defrel in the 77th minute of Sunday's defeat against Sassuolo. He scored a goal and made three clearances in the matc...

Impact Romagnoli opened the scoring with a header on Sunday, but he was sent off in the second half and will now be suspended for Wednesday's clash against Genoa. Fikayo Tomori (hip) is expected to return in central defense for the game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Fiorentina Romagnoli (thigh) did not feature in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Romagnoli made the squad list, but he surprisingly did not feature despite Fikayo Tomori being unavailable. Matteo Gabbia drew the start over him. The teammate is at risk of missing further time and so he could be in the XI in Wednesday's Champions League away tilt versus Atletico Madrid. Milan will then host Sassuolo Sunday. He has logged 15 tackles, 16 interceptions, 24 clearances and six blocks in 11 games (eight starts), contributing to two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Fiorentina Romagnoli (thigh) resumed practicing fully and could relieve Simon Kjaer, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Romagnoli has practiced on the side for most of the break, but his problem was minor and he is good to go. The coach might decide to spare the starter ahead of the upcoming Champions League bout. Romagnoli has 15 tackles, 16 interceptions, 24 clearances and six blocks in 11 games (eight starts), contributing to two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for derby Romagnoli did not make Milan's squad list to face Inter Sunday due to adductor soreness, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Romagnoli is a late scratch because of the ailment and will be fully assessed during the break. Fikayo Tomori and Simon Kjaer will pair up in the back, with Pierre Kalulu and Matteo Gabbia as the reserves.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Lazio Romagnoli took two shots (one on target), had three interceptions, won four duels and had five clearances in Sunday's 2-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Romagnoli returned to the starting lineup after a while as Simon Kjaer was rested following international duties. He had a tidy performance in the back and piled up defensive stats. He will remain in the mix when the schedule gets busy. Milan will face Liverpool away in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Juventus Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Supplanted in final matches Romagnoli was an unused sub in the last four matches of the season as the coach constantly picked Simon Kjaer and Fikayo Tomori over him in the back.

Impact Romagnoli did not manage to recapture his starting role after a calf injury. He concluded with one goal, 24 interceptions, 78 clearances and 22 blocks in 22 games, contributing to seven clean sheets.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kessié snatches draw for title-chasing Milan against Udinese

Franck Kessié scored a penalty with the last kick of the match to rescue a 1-1 draw for title-chasing AC Milan against Udinese in Serie A

MARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AC Milan beats Torino on penalties to reach quarterfinals

AC Milan has beaten Torino on penalties to reach the quarterfinals of the Italian Cup

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP Interview: How Gazidis is leading the revival of AC Milan

AC Milan chief executive Ivan Gazidis says he is trying to resist the “destructive pressure to spend, spend, spend” as he spearheads the club's revival

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kalulu saves Milan's unbeaten record in 2-2 draw at Genoa

Youngster Pierre Kalulu saved AC Milan’s unbeaten league record as his late equalizer snatched a 2-2 draw at Genoa in Serie A

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'For Diego': Napoli beats Roma 4-0 amid Maradona tributes

Napoli beat Roma 4-0 in an emotional match in the Italian league as the team paid tribute to Diego Maradona

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS