Impact Saelemaekers has recovered from a knee sprain, and he's poised to feature in one of the upcoming friendlies. He'll be a full go once Serie A reprises in January.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Returns to full training Saelemaekers (knee) practiced with the rest of the group Wednesday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.
Practices on the side Saelemaekers (knee) trained on his own Friday, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Saelemaekers is completing the rehab from a knee sprain and will re-join the rest of the group in the next few days, the outlet adds. He was surprisingly one of the backup options in Belgium's provisional list for the World Cup, so he could have already returned if need be. Milan are just being cautious given the time remaining before the next game.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with MCL sprain Saelemekers suffered a MCL sprain in the left knee and might not return before the World Cup, Goal reports.
Impact Saelemaekers faces a four-to-six weeks timetable, so he has an outside to be back in early November, but it'll depend on how the rehab goes. Rade Krunic replaced him Saturday since the other regular in the role Junior Messias was out with a minor calf problem. Ante Rebic and Charles De Ketelaere can also fill in at the position in a pinch.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves Empoli game in first half Saelemaekers took two shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, and drew one foul in 39 minutes before subbing off due to a left knee sprain, Sky Italy reports.
Impact Saelemaekers couldn't continue after getting tangled up with an opponent. He'll be assessed ahead of Tuesday's match versus Chelsea. With Junior Messias (calf) absent for this one, Rade Krunic adapted to the position. Ante Rebic and Sergino Dest are also options for the role.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Scores goal against Zagreb Saelemaekers scored a goal and created a chance in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Dinamo Zagreb. He also made an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Saelemaekers headed in the eventual winning goal on Wednesday for his second score in as many UCL appearances this season. He looks set to continue rotating with Junior Messias for the starting spot on the right wing in this campaign.
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Logs assist in Atalanta clash Saelemaekers won one tackle and assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in 24 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 tie versus Atalanta.
Impact Saelemaerkers made the most of his limited minutes off the bench, slipping the ball to Ismael Bennacer ahead of the equalizer. He opened the season behind Junior Messias on the right lank. He has tallied three off-target shots, two chances created. three tackles and three inaccurate crosses so far.
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Creates three chances against Sassuolo Saelemaekers took three shots (two on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances and drew two fouls in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.
Impact Saelemaekers put together one of his best stat lines of the season in the final game. He often had to fight for the starting job in 2021-2022. He has logged one goal, three assists, 41 chances and 69 crosses (12 accurate) in 42 appearances (27 starts).
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Resurfaces versus Torino Saelemaekers took two off-target shots, sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and drew five fouls in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Torino.
Impact Saelemaekers got the nod over Junior Messias for the first time in seven matches, and put together an okay line considering that the game was a rock fight. He might have fared well enough to stay in the XI in Friday's home game versus Genoa. has logged four shots, four chances and five crosses in the last five appearances.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fares well against Spezia Saelemaekers took four shots (two on target), created three scoring chances, drew one foul and had two successful take-ons in Monday's 1-2 loss to Spezia.
Impact Saelemaekers put together a pretty good stat-line despite the loss. He has mostly alternated with Junior Messias in recent games. He has provided an assist and tallied nine shots, ten chances and eight crosses in the last five appearances. Milan will host Juventus Sunday.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in rout Saelemaekers provided one assist on three chances created during Wednesday's 4-2 win over Empoli.
Impact Saelemaekers earned his third assist of the season during Wednesday's win. The defender is a stout fantasy option though he tends to be more defensively minded, even as an attacking midfielder. Saelemaekers will hope to continue the good form after the winter break.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Finds target against Salernitana Saelemaekers took two shots (one on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses, created two chances and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Saelemaekers hit the net for the first time in the season with a vicious lefty strike from the right-hand portion of the box. He will likely split minutes with Junior Messias in the next few games. He has logged two assists, 20 shots, 18 chances created and 32 crosses in 21 appearances. Milan will host Liverpool in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Udinese next Saturday.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Peppy against Torino Saelemaekers took three shots (zero accurate), sent in four crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and had two successful take-ons in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Torino.
Impact Saelemaekers lacked some touch in the final third, but he was the most active Milan attacker in this one and led his team in multiple categories. He has picked up two assists and tallied 13 shots, nine chances created, 15 crosses and 15 tackles in ten Serie A games. Milan will face Roma away Sunday.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Decent against Porto Saelemaekers sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, drew three fouls and had three successful take-ons in Tuesday's 0-1 loss to Porto.
Impact Saelemaekers was one of the only Milan attackers to put up okay numbers despite the costly loss for his side. He has provided two assists in the last six appearances, taking six shots, creating five chances and sending in five crosses. Milan will face Bologna away Saturday.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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