NIKOLA MILENKOVIC NEWS

Expected to return against Atalanta Milenkovic (thigh) returned to full training Tuesday, Gianluca Di Marzio informs.

Impact Milenkovic was sidelined by a thigh strain in the past two matches. He's on track to be back in the XI for the Atalanta game, where he could replace either Lucas Martinez Quarta or Igor and resume leading the backline. He has notched nine tackles, three interceptions, five clearances and two blocks in four matches, with two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Fiorentina Milenkovic has agreed to a deal until 2027 with Fiorentina, the team announced.

Impact Milenkovic had attracted multiple suitors, like seemingly every summer, since his contract was set to expire in 2023. Nobody convinced Fiorentina to sell with a good enough offer, and he agreed to stay for years to come. He posted 53 tackles, 40 interceptions, 91 clearances and 15 blocks last season, contributing to nine clean sheets.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins eight duels versus Juventus Milenkovic had two interceptions and one clearance, drew one foul and won eight duels in Saturday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Milenkovic contributed to keeping the clean sheet with a tidy performance in the back. He has tallied 53 tackles, 40 interceptions, 91 clearances and 15 blocks in 34 matches in 2021/2022.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two tackles in loss Milenkovic made two tackles (one won), one interception and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 loss at Salernitana.

Impact Milenkovic had a good defensive outing and co-led his side in tackles, but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss. The centerback also received his eighth yellow card of the season in the proccess. That's something to consider when they host Udinese on Wednesday.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subpar against Salernitana Milenkovic (illness) won one of two tackles, had one interception and one clearance and was booked in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Milenkovic managed to play through an illness, but he was not great and his side lost against a lowly opponent. He will look to bounce back in Wednesday's home game against Udinese. He has notched seven tackles (two won), three interceptions and nine clearances in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in XI for Salernitana match Milenkovic (illness) is starting in Sunday's game against Salernitana.

Impact Milenkovic has managed to shake off a stomach bug that caused him to sit out a midweek cup fixture. He has posted 44 tackles, 35 interceptions, 83 clearances and 12 blocks in 29 matches, with seven clean sheets.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might not start versus Salernitana Milenkovic has been called up for Sunday's game versus Fiorentina despite missing the midweek Coppa Italia game against Juventus and multiple practice sessions due to a stomach bug...

Impact Milenkovic will be assessed on game-day, otherwise Lucas Martinez Quarta would fill in for him in the back. He has notched six tackles (two won), three interceptions and 15 clearances in the last five games, contributing to three clean sheets.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Verona Milenkovic cleared his suspension in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Milenkovic will resume leading the Fiorentina backline in Sunday's home game versus Verona, replacing either Lucas Martinez Quarta or Igor. He has notched five tackles, eight interceptions and 15 clearances in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for next game Milenkovic won four duels, had one block, drew two fouls and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Milenkovic did not pile up numbers in this one as Fiorentina defended well as a team and will have to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Igor and Lucas Martinez Quarta will likely pair up in the back in Saturday's road game against Sassuolo.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Empoli Milenkovic served his one-game suspension in Saturday's 4-3 win over Milan.

Impact Milenkovic was sent off in the previous match and got the standard one-game ban. He will be back in the lineup in Saturday's road game versus Empoli, replacing either Alvaro Odriozola or Lorenzo Venuti, who adapted to the role. He has bagged one goal and recorded 20 tackles, 15 interceptions, 34 clearances and four blocks in 11 games, with three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Juventus Milenkovic had five clearances and one block, won one of two tackles and picked up two yellow cards in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Milenkovic had a solid display for about an hour, but then he was booked twice in short order. He will have to sit out the Milan game after the break. Matija Nastasic and Igor are the next men up in the defense.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins host of duels against Venezia Milenkovic won two of four tackles and 12 duels, had one clearance and drew one foul in Monday's 0-1 loss to Venezia.

Impact Milenkovic retained his starting job despite dealing with an ailment throughout the break and had a decent performance, but Fiorentina gave up one goal in this one. He has notched one goal, six shots, 15 tackles and 20 clearances in seven games, with just one clean sheet. Fiorentina will host Cagliari Sunday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to miss time Milenkovic (undiclosed) managed to train fully Thursday, La Nazione reports.

Impact Milenkovic could not play with his national team during the break, but it looks like his ailment will not cost him time in Serie A play. He is slated to continue starting in Monday's game versus Venezia. He has recorded 11 tackles, eight interceptions, 19 clearances and three blocks, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves national team Milenkovic returned early from national team duties to an undiclosed injury, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Milenkovic did not feature in the first World Cup qualifier on the schedule for Serbia and headed home before the second one. The club will evaluate him in the couple of days to determine whether he could be able to play Monday versus Venezia.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five duels versus Inter Milenkovic had three clearances and three interceptions and won two of two tackles and five duels in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Milenkovic was back in the XI after resting for one game and he stuffed the stat-sheet, but it was not enough to prevent the opponents from scoring three times. He has scored once and logged eight tackles, eight interceptions and 13 clearances in four games. Fiorentina will face Udinese away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Portugal overcomes Ronaldo's absence, beats Azerbaijan 3-0

Portugal has overcome the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo to comfortably defeat Azerbaijan 3-0 and take the lead in its World Cup qualifying group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Roma Milenkovic took two shots (both on target), had three interceptions, won four duels and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Milenkovic had more success in the opposing box than in his one as he temporarily equalized the match in the second half with a neat finish on a secondary free kick. He hit the net three times last season. Fiorentina will host Torino Saturday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract through next year Milenkovic signed a contract extension through 2023 with Fiorentina on Thursday.

Impact Milenkovic adds a year to his deal just before the start of the season after scoring three goals, providing one assist and keeping eight clean sheets in 34 starts in the 2020/21 campaign. With Pol Lirola in the defense as well, it will be interesting to see what Milenkovic can do on a fresh contract.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Crotone match Milenkovic has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Crotone because he will soon undergo a small surgery, coach Giuseppe Iachini informed.

Impact Milenkovic will skip the season finale, but his problem has not been specified. German Pezzella is suspended, so backups Lucas Martinez Quarta and Igor will likely get the nod next to Martin Caceres in the back Saturday.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Portugal, Belgium held in WCup qualifying, Ireland shocked

Portugal and Belgium were left frustrated by draws in their World Cup qualifying matches

MARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo rages after no goal and no VAR in 2-2 draw at Serbia

Cristiano Ronaldo ripped off his captain’s armband and tossed it onto the field as he stomped off in disgust after Portugal’s 2-2 draw at Serbia in World Cup qualifying

MARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Torino draws with 9-man Fiorentina 1-1 in Serie A

Relegation-threatened Torino has pulled off a late equalizer through Andrea Belotti to draw with nine-man Fiorentina 1-1 at home in Serie A

JANUARY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fiorentina salvages draw with Genoa on last kick of the game

Nikola Milenkovic has scored with the last kick of the game for Fiorentina to salvage a 1-1 draw with Genoa in a battle between two relegation-threatened Serie A teams

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS