SAMUELE RICCI NEWS

Provides assist in Torino tilt Ricci assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 victory versus Torino.

Impact Ricci came off the bench early after Rafael Leao (groin) got hurt and contributed to the victory with a nice feed from the flank on Christian Pulisic's game-winner, tallying his second assist of the season. He also set a new season high in crosses. The good showing could allow him to resume starting while Milan deal with multiple injuries. He has notched four shots (three on target), two chances created and five clearances in his last five displays.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: USMNT star Christian Pulisic produces his own flu game with a stunning brace to complete AC Milan's comeback vs Torino

U.S. international Christian Pulisic, battling the flu, came off the bench and scored twice in 10 minutes on Monday night to spark AC Milan'...

6 DAYS AGO • goal

First AC Milan goal Ricci scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Ricci's strike from outside of the box opened the scoring Tuesday as AC Milan and Atalanta played to a 1-1 stalemate. The goal was the midfielder's first for AC Milan after making the summer transfer from Torino. In addition to his goal contribution, Ricci contributed four clearances to the team's defensive effort across his 90-minute shift.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A leader Napoli beats Lecce 1-0, Camarda in tears after penalty miss; Milan held at Atalanta

Napoli moves clear at the top of Serie A with a 1-0 win over Lecce

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Picks up assist against Pisa Ricci assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw against Pisa.

Impact Ricci drew his second start in a row, relieving Adrien Rabiot (calf), and slipped the ball to Rafael Leao before the opening goal, delivering his first assist of the year. He has created one chance in his last five displays, adding two shots (zero on target), two corners, three tackles (all won) and one cross (zero accurate). He'll face competition from Ruben Loftus-Cheek (thigh) in the next games.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Modric joins exclusive 40 club with milestone goal in Milan win

Luka Modric scored five days after his 40th birthday to join an exclusive club and give AC Milan a 1-0 win over Bologna in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Signs with Milan Ricci signed with Milan on a permanent deal from Torino, the club announced.

Impact Ricci made a permanent move to AC Milan from Torino. The midfielder has been crucial for everything in the Torino midfield across the past three seasons, though he isn't one to pile on goal contributions. He has the chance to replace the outgoing Tijjani Reijnders, who departed Milan for Manchester City.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan close in on another target after talking Torino down from asking price to seal €25m agreement for Samuele Ricci | Goal.com US AC Milan are close to signing Torino’s Samuele Ricci after Milan negotiated a discount by getting Torino to lower their asking price for the...

JUNE 26 • GOAL.COM

Solid on both ends of field Ricci recorded one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Ricci put in a good showing in midfield in Torino's final match of the season. In 72 minutes played, the 23 year old created three chances, made eight passes into the final third, won both of his tackles, and won three duels. Ricci started 34 matches for Torino this season, but because of his defensive role in their midfield, he accumulated just two goal contributions.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Subpar in Inter meeting Ricci (knee) had one shot (zero on target) and drew one foul in 80 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Ricci was back in the lineup after missing the previous game and played most of the contest but struggled to produce on either end. He didn't record a cross for the first time in four appearances. He has racked up six (zero accurate) in his past five showings, adding two shots (one on target), two corners, three tackles (two won) and six clearances, with no goal contributions.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Ricci (knee) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Ricci returns after missing the last two matches due to an injury. The midfielder is a locked in starter when fit and returns immediately to his defensive midfield role Sunday.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back versus Inter Ricci (knee) "has had a good week of training and will be called up Sunday," coach Paolo Vanoli relayed.

Impact Ricci will return after skipping one contest due to a nagging knee injury and will start if close to 100 percent given his importance to the team. Gvidas Gineitis, Ivan Ilic and Karol Linetty (calf) are the alternatives at the position. He has recorded six crosses (zero accurate), two corners, five tackles (three won) and nine clearances in his last five displays.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Venezia match Ricci (knee) won't be available Friday against Venezia, coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Ricci will be given more rest to try to get past some knee tendinopathy that has been bothering him, and he'll have more than a week to prepare for the ensuing match versus Inter. Torino will turn to Ivan Ilic or Karol Linetty in the midfield.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from XI for Napoli match Ricci (knee) was pulled from the starting lineup after not feeling comfortable enough warming up, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Ricci wasn't fully fit coming into the game but was still supposed to get the nod, although his lingering physical problem eventually relegated him to be bench, and it's uncertain whether he'll be able to contribute in any capacity. Adrien Tameze is taking his place in the midfield.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Napoli clash Ricci is nursing some knee soreness and muscle fatigue but has good chances of getting the nod Sunday versus Napoli, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Ricci is dealing with a pair of ailments but isn't expected to miss time and might retain his usual prominent role in the midfield. Since Gvidas Gineitis is suspended, Adrien Tameze and Yann Karamoh would be the alternative options if he were spared. He has launched at least one cross in his past four displays, adding two corners, three tackles (two won) and six clearances.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Exists Udinese game early Ricci registered one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in 64 minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Udinese before leaving due to a possible knee issue,...

Impact Ricci had an okay display and did a little bit of everything as usual but was subbed off midway through the second half and was spotted icing his knee on the bench. He'll have only a few days to recover for Sunday's home game against Napoli. Yann Karamoh, Karol Linetty and Adrian Tameze would soak up his minutes eventually.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for Udinese match Ricci served a one-game disqualification in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Como.

Impact Ricci was handed the standard punishment after a straight red card and will be available against Udinese next Monday. He'll probably supplant Karol Linetty or Gvidas Gineitis in the XI. He has recorded five crosses (zero accurate), one chance created, five tackles (three won) and 14 clearances in his last six showings.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off late Ricci was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Verona.

Impact Ricci was shown a straight red card in the 86th minute forcing Torino down to ten men. The midfielder will miss next week's match against Como through suspension.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in Empoli tilt Ricci won two of two tackles and had two crosses (zero accurate), two celarances and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Ricci wasn't flashy but did a little bit of everything and assembled a well-rounded stat line in the victory. He has totaled two crosses (zero accurate), four tackles (three won), four interceptions and 10 clearances in the last four games.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Ricci cleared a one-game ban in Friday's 3-2 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Ricci will replace either Cesare Casadei or Karol Linetty in the lineup against Milan next Saturday. He has assisted once and added three chances created, eight tackles (five won), four interceptions and seven clearances in his last five outings.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Bologna match Ricci generated one shot (zero on goal), two clearances and one cross (zero accurate) and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Ricci had a low-wattage performance and will sit out Friday's game against Bologna due to yellow-card accumulation. Cesare Casadei, Karol Linetty or Gvidas Gineitis will replace him in the midfield. Two of them would start if Adrien Tameze (ankle) couldn't play.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in Cagliari match Ricci assisted once to go with one tackle (zero won), four drawn fouls and two chances created in Friday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Ricci didn't put up a lot of stats but was instrumental in the win as he set up Che Adams with a precise feed after sprinting down the right wing. It's his first assist of the season. He has scored once and posted four shots, six crosses (zero accurate), four corners and seven tackles (four won) in the last five fixtures.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes defensively versus Juventus Ricci (thigh) won two of three tackles and had two interceptions, two clearances and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Ricci avoided missing time and was busy taking care of the dirty work in the midfield in a tough match-up. He has recorded one goal, six shots (three on target), eight crosses (one accurate) and five interceptions in the last five rounds.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Ricci (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Juventus.

Impact Ricci is back as expected Saturday, immediately finding a starting spot after a thigh injury. He misses no time due to the injury and should continue in the starting XI moving forward, as he has yet to miss a start or game this season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for derby Ricci (thigh) has been called up for Saturday's clash with Juventus.

Impact Ricci was passed fit after the final training sessions and has a shot at staying in the XI, playing alongside Ivan Ilic or Karol Linetty in the midfield. He has scored once and added five shots (three accurate), seven crosses (one accurate), three tackles (two won) and four interceptions in the last five matches.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE