Author: Black Dog
Sky: A few changes in AC Milan’s formation against Inter – The latest Possible lineup changes ahead of tomorrow night’s derby at San Siro. Peppe Di Stefano, live on Sky Sport Italia reports the latest updates on the starting eleven tested by Fonseca during training on the eve of the match against Simone Inzaghi’s Inter. Compared to the Champions League game against Liverpool, there could be three changes, but the most notable update is regarding the formation: a switch from the usual 4-2-3-1 to a 4-4-2 (or 4-4-1-1). This is because Tammy Abraham will play alongside or in front of…
AC Milan Coach Dodges Question On Inter Milan Draw Vs Man City: ‘I Prefer Not To Praise Inter’ AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca isn’t too keen to praise city rivals Inter Milan for their Champions League draw with Man City in midweek. Fonseca spoke in a press conference ahead of tomorrow’s derby clash with Inter, via FCInterNews. He was tight-lipped as far as his team’s city rivals’ exploits in the week. Inter and Milan had contrasting weeks in the leadup for tomorrow’s derby showdown. Both the Nerazzurri and the Rossoneri began their Champions League campaigns. And both did so in…
As the WNBA playoffs get set to begin in just a few days, the league’s MVP for this season is soon to be announced. As many expected at the beginning of the year, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is fully expected to take home the award. Wilson was once again extremely dominant all season, and she took her game to the next level at 28 years old. The forward/center established career highs in points per game (26.9), rebounds per game (11.9), steals per game (1.8) and blocks per game (2.6). Her prowess on the boards is what really stood out; so much so that she ended up breaking the single-season…
Arne Slot has reflected on Liverpool’s disastrous defeat to Nottingham Forest after his side clawed back an emphatic win over AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League. It’s been a rollercoaster of a week for the Reds, to say the least. They endured heartbreak on Saturday, suffering a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Forest in the Premier League, before recording a 3-1 comeback win over Milan on Tuesday night. An opening strike from Christian Pulisic had given Milan an early lead, before Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk turned the game on its head before half-time, and Dominik Szoboszlai’s…
Inter Milan treble hero Marco Materazzi poked fun at the expense of AC Milan advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The two men were teammates between 2006 and 2009, but then became foes following the Swede’s return to Milan through the Rossoneri gates in 2010. After hanging his boots, the iconic striker became an advisor at Milan. Nevertheless, he has been reportedly at odds with some of the club’s top officials when it comes to decision-making. Milan are currently enduring a difficult start to the season under the guidance of Paulo Fonseca who’s already facing the sack. This unpleasant situation has earned Ibrahimovic…
“But sometimes you just want to live a normal life.” Angel Reese was quite clear on her wish after having known the dark side of popularity. It might be their rookie year in the W, but the Sky No. 5 and Caitlin Clark have already established what their historic rivalry can do. Their stats speak for themselves and fans love comparing them to each other. It’s a fact that both players have brought more attention than ever before to women’s basketball. But at the same time, while the players are not directly involved, fans on each side throwing vitriol at each…
Evani believes Milan can ‘restart’ with derby victory: “Everyone is responsible” This weekend Inter host AC Milan in a game that could make or break the Rossoneri’s season, and numerous fates could be decided on Sunday evening, which Alberico Evani hopes goes in the way of his former club.Will he really be able to show them with Inter? The squad is top class, among the best in Italy. At the same time, what stands out is the poor team spirit, there seems to be little willingness to sacrifice on everyone’s part. They must find this before everything else.” Is it…
Tuttosport: Sarri, Conceicao, Allegri – the five names who could replace Fonseca With Paulo Fonseca’s job slipping from his grasp, AC Milan may begin to look at the next option. At present, it seems five candidates are being considered, including two who were looked at in the summer. Milan’s poor start may force the Rossoneri’s management to make a decision about Fonseca’s position this weekend, and reports have already speculated that a decision has already been made, regardless of this weekend’s result. The Derby della Madonnina as believed to be the last chance for the Portuguese head coach, but with…
Inter legend ‘hopes’ Maldini does not return to Milan: “Part of the character” With the Derby della Madonnina taking place this weekend, Marco Materazzi has offered his thoughts on the game and the state of AC Milan’s current management. In recent months, Milan’s management have been criticised heavily across numerous fronts. They have questioned the timing of Stefano Pioli’s sacking, the appointment of Paulo Fonseca, the mercato, and the general direction of the club. The noise is not dying down either, with questions arising about Fonseca within six matches of the season starting, and they may have to make a…
AC Milan may have to make a bold decision in the upcoming days about the future of Paulo Fonseca, but this could bring a worrying issue – a ‘power war’ in the Rossoneri’s management. With everything going on at Milan currently, there are things much less needed than a power war, but it seems that could be on the cards for the Rossoneri, according to a report from Repubblica (via Calciomercato.com). The report suggests that there is an internal divide in the management, with none of them in agreement about who comes in to replace Fonseca if a decision is…