Unbeaten in Serie A, AC Milan can't win in Champions League
AC Milan is unbeaten in Serie A but can’t find a way to win in the Champions LeagueOCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRANCK KESSIE #79 - MIDFIELDER - AL-AHLI SAUDI
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Buries PK against Verona Kessie took two shots (both on target), won four duels, created one chance and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over Verona.
Impact Kessie made no mistake from the penalty spot this time, recording his first goal of the campaign. He had a regular display beside that. He has tallied five shots, seven chances created, nine tackles and nine interceptions in eight games. He is suspended for Tuesday's away game against Porto, where Sandro Tonali and Ismael Bennacer will get the nod in the midfield. He will start in next Sunday's road match versus Bologna.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kessie scores as AC Milan secure comeback victory over Tameze's Verona ' Goal.com Cote d'Ivoire international Franck Kessie opened his Serie A goal campaign for the 2021-22 campaign as AC Milan downed Verona
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • GOAL.COM
'We lost our heads': Inter beaten with controversial goal
A controversial goal led to Inter Milan’s first defeat of the season in a 3-1 loss at Lazio in Serie AOCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kessie's agent dismisses reported proposal to Inter Milan as AC Milan's contract talk stalls ' Goal.com Franck Kessie's agent George Atangana has quashed reports that he offered his client to rivals Inter Milan as his future in AC Milan is unde...
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Wins nine duels versus Atalanta Kessie created one scoring chance, drew three fouls, had four successful take-ons and won two of two duels in Sunday's 3-2 win over Atalanta.
Impact Kessie had one of his best outings of the season taking care of the dirty work in the midfield, but he was not very involved in the final third. He has tallied six chances created, seven tackles and nine interceptions thus far, and he has yet to score. Milan will host Verona in two weeks.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off with two yellows Kessie was sent off with two yellows in the 29th minute of Tuesday's match against Atletico Madrid.
Impact This was a terrible yellow card for Kessie, as Milan were up a goal and cruising, even if you don't agree with the second card. The defensive midfielder has been a constant the past few years and he put his team in a hole Tuesday. He'll now miss the Oct. 19 trip to Porto due to suspension.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gyasi and Spezia bow to Kessie and Milan in Serie A ' Goal.com Ghana winger Emmanuel Gyasi was on the losing side when Spezia and Franck Kessie's AC Milan came face to face in the Serie A.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Creates four chances against Spezia Kessie took one off-target shot, created four scoring chances, had one block and won two duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Spezia.
Impact Kessie put up better numbers than in previous games, as he had created just one chance before this game. He has posted two shots, five tackles, seven interceptions and three clearances in five appearances. Milan will host Atletico Madrid in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Atalanta next Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wins three duels versus Juventus Kessie had three interceptions, won three duels and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.
Impact Kessie is still rounding into shape after partaking in the Olympics and picking up a thigh strain following his late return. He has not been his usual dominant self thus far and also missed a PK. He has tallied four tackles, seven interceptions and three clearances in three games. Milan will host Venezia Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tiemoue Bakayoko and Franck Kessie allegedly racially abused by Lazio fans AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has accused Lazio fans of racial abusing him and team-mate Franck Kessie.The incident is alleged to hav...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Misses PK against Lazio Kessie (thigh) took two shots (zero on target), won six duels, created one scoring chance and drew three fouls in Sunday's 2-0 win over Lazio.
Impact Kessie returned from a thigh strain, but he did not look like his dominating self and hit the crossbar from the penalty spot. It might take him some time to round into shape following the injury. He might lose some minutes to Ismael Bennacer and Sandro Tonali while he gets in tip-top form. Milan will face Liverpool away in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Juventus Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will play against Lazio Kessie (thigh) has recovered fully ahead of Sunday's match versus Lazio, coach Stefano Pioli announced.
Impact Kessie has strong chances to start right away and will be competing for two spots with Sandro Tonali and Ismael Bennacer. He tallied 13 goals and four assists in the past campaign, adding 31 chances and 53 tackles.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Resumes practicing fully Kessie (calf) has gone into full training Tuesday, as he confirmed on Instagram.
Impact Kessie missed the first two matches of the campaign due to a calf strain and was widely expected to return after the break. It remains to be seen whether he will get the start right away or if he will be eased into action. Sandro Tonali fared well in relief.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will stay out for Cagliari tilt Kessie (thigh) will be unavailable for Saturday's match against Cagliari, coach Stefano Pioli announced.
Impact Kessie will skip the first two matches as expected as he suffered a thigh strain last week. The coach stated that Kessie should go into full training next week and be ready for Round Three against Lazio. Two among Sandro Tonali, Ismael Bennacer and Rade Krunic will get the nod in the midfield Sunday.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up muscular injury Kessie has suffered a flexor strain in the left thigh, Sky Italy reports.
Impact Kessie just returned from Tokyo and got hurt in one of his first practices. While the extent of the problem is not fully known, he is considered likely to miss the first two matches against Sampdoria and Cagliari. Ismael Bennacer, Sandro Tonali, Tommaso Pobega and Rade Krunic will shoulder the load in the minutes.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in loss Kessie put two shots off target during Saturday's 5-2 loss to Spain.
Impact Kessie was a solid performer throughout the Olympic tournament, but couldn't manage to get much going in this crucial match. As a result, his time in Japan is over and he'll return to AC Milan for the coming club season.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes one shot in draw Kessie had one shot on goal, one foul committed and two fouls suffered during Sunday's scoreless draw against Brazil.
Impact Kessie wasn't as decisive on the offensive end as he did in the Olympics opener against Saudi Arabia, but still had a nice performance against a Brazilian side that made him focus on defending for several stretches. His team will need him to make an impact on both ends during Wednesday's crucial matchup against Germany.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brazil and Ivory Coast play to a 0-0 draw in Olympic soccer
Brazil played with 10 men for most of the game and held the Ivory Coast to a 0-0 draw in the group stage of the men's Olympic soccer tournamentJULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
From Copa America to Olympics, Richarlison nets 3 for Brazil
Richarlison has scored a hat trick for Brazil in a 4-2 victory over Germany at the start of the men's Olympic soccer tournamentJULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kessie gives Ivory Coast a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia
Franck Kessie scored the go-ahead goal in the 66th minute and Ivory Coast beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in its opening match in the men’s Olympic soccer tournamentJULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clash with European season creates Olympic soccer headache
Often soccer is the event that connects an Olympic host city with the rest of the nation, but the sport could be a source of trepidation rather than excitement in JapanJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manchester United duo Diallo and Bailly, AC Milan's Kessie make Ivory Coast's Olympics squad ' Goal.com Manchester United stars Amad Diallo, Eric Bailly and AC Milan's Franck Kessie have been included in Ivory Coast's 22-man squad for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
JULY 2, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Fan View: AC Milan's Kessie would be good signing for Liverpool | Goal.com AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie would be a good signing for Premier League side Liverpool, according to the majority of Goal readers.
JUNE 18, 2021 • GOAL.COM
