SANDRO TONALI NEWS

Fares well against Inter Tonali took three shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (one accurate), won three of three tackles and drew three fouls in Saturday's 2-1 win over Inter.

Impact Tonali put together a complete line as per usual and surprisingly co-led his team in shooting. He has logged three chances, six tackles and nine crosses in his last five appearances. Milan will host Sampdoria next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giroud scores 2 late goals as AC Milan beats rival Inter 2-1

Olivier Giroud again showed why he can never be written off by scoring two late goals as AC Milan rallied to beat city rival Inter Milan 2-1 and re-ignite the Serie A title race

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence

Mario Balotelli is back in the Italy squad more than three years after his last appearance in an Azzurri shirt

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gritty against Juventus Tonali won two of four tackles and 12 duels, drew six fouls and sent in two inaccurate crosses in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Juventus.

Impact Tonali excelled while taking care of the dirty in the midfield, while his contribution to the offense was again rather subdued. He has notched two goals, one assist, 22 chances and 72 crosses in 22 appearances so far. Milan will collide with Inter on February 6th.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Tonali served his one-game ban in Monday's 1-2 loss to Spezia.

Impact Tonali sat out one match due to yellow-card accumulation. He will be back in the XI in Sunday's home game versus Juventus replacing either Rade Krunic or Tiemoue Bakayoko in the midfield. He has posted seven chances, 14 crosses and six tackles in the last five games.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Spezia match Tonali created one scoring chance, won one of three tackles, had one interception and drew three fouls in Sunday's 3-0 win over Venezia and will miss one game due to yellow-card ac...

Impact Tonali had the usual gritty display in the midfield, but he also picked up his fifth yellow card. With Franck Kessie and Ismael Bennacer currently away from the team due to AFCON, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Rade Krunic are the only midfielders available for Milan.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses in Napoli clash Tonali created one scoring chance, sent in five crosses, had three interceptions and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Tonali stuffed the stat-sheet in both phases, but he was imprecise in his deliveries. He has created six chances, sent in 13 crosses, won six duels and logged seven interceptions in the last five appearances. Milan will visit Empoli Wednesday.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli leapfrogs Milan into 2nd place in Serie A

Napoli leapfrogged AC Milan into second place in Serie A after beating its title rival 1-0 in a mediocre match at San Siro

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive against Udinese Tonali sent in four crosses (three accurate), created four scoring chances, won two of two tackles and had one interception in 45 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Tonali turned in a quality performance even if he played just a half following a taxing Champions League game. He will be back in the XI for Sunday's clash with Napoli. He has logged two goals, 20 chances created, 69 crosses and 32 tackles in 23 matches.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in win Tonali took a shot and created a chance in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Genoa. He also made a clearance, two interceptions and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Tonali was solid on both sides of the ball as his side eased past Genoa on Wednesday. He will want to have a similar performance Saturday against Salernitana, which are bottom of the table in Serie A through 14 matches this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers against Fiorentina Tonali took two shots (one on target), sent in seven crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances and had one interception in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Tonali piled up stats thanks to a high number of corner kicks and extended his run of productive matches considering the mostly defensive role. He has logged two goals, one assist, 14 chances created and 59 crosses in 16 games (13 starts). Milan will face Atletico Madrid away in Champions League Wednesday and then host Sassuolo Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses in Inter clash Tonali took one off-target shot, sent in five crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Tonali put together another strong outing and led his team in crosses, but he could not connect with a teammate in any of them. He has recorded two goals, one assist, ten chances created and 52 crosses in 16 games (14 starts). Milan will face Fiorentina away after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan derby ends in draw; Napoli held 1-1 by Verona

AC Milan has been held to a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested derby match against defending champion Inter Milan and missed the chance to take the outright lead of Serie A

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini calls up Pobega for decisive World Cup qualifiers

Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Northern Ireland

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid against Torino Tonali sent in three crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances and had two interceptions and three successful take-ons in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Tonali put together another complete performance by chipping in at both ends. He has recorded two goals, one assist, 13 shots, 43 crosses and 20 tackles in 13 games (ten starts). Milan will face Roma away Sunday.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target against Atalanta Tonali sent in five crosses (one accurate), had two blocks, won four duels and scored on his shot in Sunday's 3-2 win over Atalanta.

Impact Tonali bagged the second goal by his side by stripping Remo Freuler deep and finishing with aplomb in front of the goalkeeper. It is his second goal of the campaign, while he has posted 11 shots, eight chances created, 40 crosses and 16 tackles in nine matches. Milan will host Verona in two weeks.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seventh heaven: Napoli beats Fiorentina 2-1 to stay perfect

Napoli has bounced back from its first loss of the season to maintain its perfect start to the Serie A campaign

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A 3rd generation of Maldini family scores in Serie A

A third generation of the Maldini family has scored in Serie A as Daniel Maldini helped AC Milan to a 2-1 win at Spezia

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers six crosses against Spezia Tonali created one scoring chance, had three clearances, sent in six crosses and took one off-target shot in Saturday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Tonali continues to put up good numbers, partly because of set-piece duties. He has notched one goal, one assist, eight chances created and 34 crosses in seven seasonal appearances. Milan will host Atletico Madrid in Champions League Tuesday and then visit Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in win Tonali sent in six crosses (four accurate) during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Venice.

Impact Tonali fell to another quiet performance in his role in defensive midfield, at least for fantasy purposes. He is one of the best young holding midfielders around, but he doesn't get forward enough to move the fantasy needle too much. He'll look for some offensive involvement Saturday, away to Spezia.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Juventus Tonali took four shots (one on target), sent in six crosses (one accurate), won two of two tackles and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Tonali was again Milan's most impressive midfielder, paced his team in shots and crosses and picked out Ante Rebic with a corner kick to tie the game. He has posted one goal, one assist, seven shots, six chances and 22 crosses in five games. Milan will host Venezia Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mourinho has 1st defeat with Roma; Juventus still can't win

José Mourinho had his first defeat as Roma coach as his side surprisingly lost 3-2 at Hellas Verona in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with illness Tonali did not practice Tuesday because he had a fever, coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Tonali will travel with the team to Liverpool and the hope is that he will be able to shake it off and play Wednesday, coach Stefano Pioli. Still, it is possible that the hiccup will not allow Tonali to start, differently from what he has done in the first three matches of the season. If that were the case, Franck Kessie and Ismael Bennacer would form the duo in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well against in Lazio clash Tonali took two off-target shots, sent in four crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and had four interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Tonali turned in another solid performance, picking up a decent amount of stats in both phases. He had scored in the previous game and appears to have overtaken Ismael Bennacer in the early going. He had added 14 crosses, six tackles and four chances created. Milan will face Liverpool away in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Juventus Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Cagliari Tonali scored one goal on one shot on target, delivered six crosses, won one tackle, made one interception and committed one foul in Sunday's 4-1 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Tonali had a great offensive outing Sunday as he opened the scoring early in the first half from a direct free kick. The midfielder has started the season on a strong note due to his role on set pieces, which has resulted in two shots, two chances created and 10 crosses in two appearances.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE