ISMAEL BENNACER NEWS

Well-rounded versus Juventus Bennacer sent in two crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, won two of two tackles, and had two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Bennacer didn't put up eye-popping numbers but contributed across the board and in both phases in this one, often pulling the strings in the midfield. He has logged ten chances created, 12 crosses (four accurate), 19 tackles (eight won), and six interceptions in the past five tilts. Milan will host Chelsea Tuesday and then visit Verona next Sunday.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well against Napoli Bennacer created five scoring chances, won five duels, and had four crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-2 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Bennacer was crisp in his feeds, led his side in chances, and was unlucky not to pick up an assist in this one. He continues to put up numbers in both phases. He has scored once and added 23 chances created, 21 crosses (ten accurate), 19 tackels, and seven interceptions. Milan will face Empoli away in two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Atalanta Bennacer created eight chances and scored one goal to go with two shots (both on goal), three crosses (two accurate), and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 tie with Atalanta.

Impact Bennacer shined in the final third, pacing his team in chances with a wide margin and tying the game with a gorgeous lefty strike from outside the box. He scored just twice last season. He has logged eight chances created, three shots (two on target), four crosses (two accurate) and three interceptions through two matches.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle against Sassuolo Bennacer won one of two tackles and committed one foul in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Bennacer ceded major playing time to Rade Krunic down the stretch and has been an intermittent starter in 2021/2022. He closed with two goals, 24 chances, 34 crosses and 59 tackles in 37 appearances (19 starts).

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench in Fiorentina match Bennacer (ankle) had five passes, committed one foul and was yellow-carded in 11 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Bennacer recovered from an ankle sprain that cost him the previous game, but he was not ready for major minutes yet. He could unseat Brahim Diaz in Sunday's away tilt versus Verona. He has posted five shots (two on target), five chances, nine tackles (five won) and one goal in the last four appearances.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Fiorentina game Bennacer (ankle) will be available for Sunday's match versus Fiorentina, coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Bennacer has shaken off the ankle issue that sidelined him last week and could start over either Brahim Diaz or Franck Kessie in the midfield. He has scored once and added six shots (three on target), five chances, 17 tackles (11 won) and six interceptions in the last four appearances.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lazio game Bennacer will be unavailable Sunday against Lazio due to an ankle sprain, coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Bennacer rolled his ankle in practice and will not be available for this one. Franck Kessie will likely move a few meters back on the pitch, with either Brahim Diaz or Rade Krunic getting the start as no.10.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Muted versus Genoa Bennacer (thigh) sent in one inaccurate cross, had one interception and committed one foul in 86 minutes in Friday's 2-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Bennacer returned to the XI after sitting out one game with an ailment, but he did not put up numbers on either end. He has posted one goal, six shots, five chances and 11 tackles in the last five appearances. Milan will face Lazio away Sunday.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Genoa Bennacer (thigh) will be in the starting XI versus Genoa on Friday.

Impact Bennacer returns to the pitch after just one match on the sidelines due to his thigh problem. Prior to the absence, the defensive midfielder has started four straight contests in which he registered one goal on six shots (three on target), 15 tackles (11 won) and five interceptions.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Genoa match Bennacer (thigh) re-joined his teammates in full practice Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Bennacer was a late scratch for the previous match due to muscle fatigue. Depending on his fitness level, he could challenge Brahim Diaz for the starting job. He has posted one goal, six assists, five chances and 11 tackles in the last four matches.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Torino game Bennacer is a late scratch for Sunday's game versus Torino due to muscle fatigue, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Bennacer experienced some discomfort in his thigh in the morning's practice and will be properly evaluated after the game. Franck Kessie and Sandro Tonali will likely team up in the midfield, with Brahim Diaz starting as no.10. Rade Krunic and Tiemoue Bakayoko will be the top options off the bench.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable versus Bologna Bennacer took two shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, won two of four tackles and had three successful take-ons in Monday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Bennacer was pretty good on both ends, although not as productive as some of his teammates. He has unseated Franck Kessie in the last four matches, tallying one goal, sis shots, five chances and 11 tackles. Milan will face Torino away Sunday.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winning goal Bennacer had one goal on three shots (two off target), two blocks, two interceptions, three tackles, two fouls, created two chances and sustained three fouls in the 1-0 victory aga...

Impact Though the first half went scoreless for both sides, Bennacer finally tipped the scales in the 59th minute thanks to the find from Olivier Giroud. Bennacer is not typically an offensive threat, and tends to thrive much more on defense. It is highly unlikely he finds another goal in the next match against Bologna.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five tackles against Empoli Bennacer drew four fouls, had two successful take-ons and won five of six tackles and 12 duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Bennacer had a highly impressive performance in the passive phases and was instrumental in keeping the clean sheet. He has directly benefitted from the Frank Kessie is playing over Brahim Diaz as a no.10 rather than as a pivot. He has started in five of the last six matches, posting three shots, nine tackles, five interceptions and three clearances. Milan will face Cagliari away Saturday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Napoli Bennacer served his one-game suspension in Friday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Bennacer had to sit out one due to yellow-card accumulation. He could replace either Franck Kessie or Brahim Diaz in next Sunday's away game versus Napoli. He has notched two shots, two chances, four tackles and six interceptions in the last four matches.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Udinese game Bennacer took one shot on target, drew one foul, won three duels and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Bennacer could not replicate the strong outing he had in the previous game and will have to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Franck Kessie will likely get the nod in Friday's home game versus Udinese, while Rade Krunic will be the top backup in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins six duels against Sampdoria Bennacer took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance, had two interceptions and won six duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Bennacer got the nod over Franck Kessie in this one and mostly took care of the dirty work in the midfield, with good returns. He has logged two chances, three tackles, six interceptions and one cross in three matches since returning from AFCON. Milan will face Salernitana away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws six fouls in Inter match Bennacer created one scoring chance, won seven duels, won five fouls and had one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win over Inter.

Impact Bennacer worked hard in the midfield and racked up peripheral stats, while he was not particularly influential in the final third. He has recorded one goal, one assist, 16 chances and 22 tackles in 20 appearances (eight starts) in Serie A. Milan will host Sampdoria next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Juventus Bennacer returned early as Algeria was eliminated in the first stage of AFCON and will be an option for Sunday's clash with Juventus, coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Bennacer would normally start over Tiemoue Bakayoko and Rade Krunic under normal circumstances, but he will likely be brought off the bench in the one. He has posted eight shots, 15 chances, 19 tackles and 12 interceptions in 18 Serie A games (seven starts).

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for AFCON Bennacer is part of the Algeria squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.

Impact Bennacer will miss the next four Serie A matches because of the competition. With Franck Kessie also participating, Milan will lean on Sandro Tonali, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Rade Krunic in the role in the next month.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one half against Salernitana Bennacer (illness) sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance, had one interception and won three duels in 45 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Bennacer came in at halftime after dealing with an illness earlier in the week and put together a low-end stat-line. He will continue to share minutes with Franck Kessie and Sandro Tonali going forward. He has posted one goal, one assist, 12 chances created and 29 tackles in 20 matches (nine starts). Milan will host Liverpool in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Udinese next Saturday.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Salernitana Bennacer (illness) has recovered and will be an option Saturday against Salernitana, coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Bennacer was forced to sit out the midweek match due to labyrinthitis, but it has not lingered. He might replace Franck Kessie or Sandro Tonali, as the coach could rotate the squad ahead of the clash with Liverpool. He has posted nine shots, 24 crosses, 28 tackles and 12 chances created in 19 matches (nine starts).

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Genoa game Bennacer has been ruled out for Wednesday's match versus Genoa due to labyrinthitis, Milan informed.

Impact Bennacer will have to sit one out because of the illness and will try to shake it off for the weekend. Sandro Tonali and Franck Kessie are expected to return to the XI in this one, with Tiemoue Bakayoko as the top backup in the role.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles versus Roma Bennacer took one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (zero accurate), won two of two tackles and six duels in Sunday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Bennacer turned in a solid shift contributing to both phases. He appears to have gained the upper hand over Sandro Tonali in recent tilts, but both will remain involved. He has posted one goal, one assist, 17 crosses and 24 tackles in 14 games. Milan will face Porto at home in Champions League Wednesday and then Inter Sunday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists versus Bologna Bennacer took two shots (both on target), sent in two crosses (one accurate), scored a goal and picked up an assist Saturday's 4-2 win over Bologna.

Impact Bennacer had his best performance of the season and was key in the late surge that allowed Milan to put the game away, as he rifled it home from distance for the 2-3 goal and then picked out Zlatan Ibrahimovic ahead of the final one. He had yet to collect a point thus far. He has notched eight chances created, 12 crosses, 21 tackles and ten clearances in 12 matches (six starts). Milan will host Torino Tuesday.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE