Author: Black Dog

Former AC Milan captain Massimo Ambrosini insists the derby win proved their title credentials. Milan stunned champions Inter Milan 2-1 on Sunday. Ambrosini told DAZN yesterday: “There had been too many low-level performances, but in my opinion, Milan are a team equipped to keep up with Inter. “For me, it’s the best equipped in Italy to try and take the Scudetto away from them… “They are human, nobody thought Inter would want to play this kind of game. But taking that step for which you charge every game is not easy.”

AC Milan broke their six-match losing streak in the Derby della Madonnina with a dramatic 2-1 victory over rivals Inter. Goals from Christian Pulisic and a last-minute header by Matteo Gabbia sealed the crucial win, which comes as a major boost to Milan’s Serie A campaign and likely strengthens the position of under-pressure manager Paulo Fonseca. Coming into the derby, Milan faced significant pressure, having won just once in their last five games, including a 3-1 Champions League loss to Liverpool. Despite injury concerns, Fonseca took a risk by setting up his side in a sturdy 4-4-2 formation, with Tammy…

After six derby defeats in a row, AC Milan finally tasted victory against Inter on Sunday night at San Siro as Matteo Gabbia became the hero for the red half of the city. Paulo Fonseca made the bold decision to change formation and load up with a four-man front line, something that certainly drew a mixed reaction from the fanbase who pondered whether it was the right move against an Inter side who can move in transition at pace. Milan took the lead less than 10 minutes in when Christian Pulisic’s direct run took him between four opposing defenders and…

Chelsea re-enter talks for Victor Osimhen transfer deal as Enzo Maresca hints at major decision Latest Chelsea news as new talks are held for Victor Osimhen and Ben Chilwell receives big hint over future Chelsea continued their fine run of recent form on Tuesday night with a 5-0 win over League Two side Barrow in the Carabao Cup. Christopher Nkunku scored a hat-trick at Stamford Bridge, his first for the club, with Pedro Neto netting his first goal for the Blues since his summer move from Wolves. Paul Farman put the ball into his own net in the first half…

EPL: He can’t start – Stelling feels Chelsea star regretting big-money move Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling believed Chelsea summer signing Pedro Neto will already be ‘regretting’ his big-money move to the Blues. According to Stelling, the Portugal forward can’t get a start for Chelsea. Neto joined Chelsea from Wolves last month in a deal worth £54 The 24- year-old signed a seven-year contract with the Premier League west London club. However, Stelling feels Neto could already be having major doubts about his move to Chelsea this year. “I mentioned Pedro Neto earlier,” he said on talkSP I just wonder…

Emerson Royal was the first Milan player to hug Paulo Fonseca at the end of the derby della Madonnina last night, while Rossoneri ultras remained in the stadium to celebrate for over one hour after the final whistle Football Italia was among the accredited media at San Siro last night when Milan ended a six-game losing streak against city rivals Inter, claiming a 2-1 victory. The former Tottenham defender was the first player who hugged Milan coach Fonseca on the touchline seconds after the final whistle, even though Morata had already celebrated Milan’s second goal with the Portuguese. Fonseca looked…

CM: Milan already looking to make Abraham deal permanent – the situation Tammy Abraham has only made a handful of appearances for AC Milan but the management already like what they see and they are looking into how to sign him permanently, a report claims. In 2023 the window finished with the signing of Luka Jovic just before the summer window closed, and this year Milan announced the addition of Abraham from Roma on an initial loan deal, with Alexis Saelemaekers going the other way. According to Calciomercato.com, Abraham has won over everyone at Milan in less than a month,…

Inter Milan Still Big Favourites For Serie A Title Despite AC Milan Loss – Opta Predictor Backs Nerazzurri The Opta Predictor algorithm still considers Inter Milan to be big favourites for the Serie A title despite their derby loss to AC Milan. Today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, note that the algorithm give the Nerazzurri a 77.65% chance of successfully defending their title. Inter’s Serie A title hopes took their biggest hit yet in the derby on Sunday. The Nerazzurri had already dropped points on a couple of occasions. They had drawn away to both…

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has faced criticism for his use of substitutions in Serie A matches against Monza and AC Milan. Today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, argue that the Nerazzurri has gotten it wrong and unbalanced his team with the changes he’s made. Inter have failed to win in their last two Serie A matches. Against Monza, the Nerazzurri had played with a significantly rotated team. That was in view of their Champions League clash with Manchester City. The balance of the team never quite looked right against the Brianzoli after an early…

Inter Milan’s midfield went from a strength to a costly weakness in their Serie A loss to AC Milan in the derby. This is the assessment in today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. Last season, Inter’s midfield was the engine room that powered their Serie A title triumph. The Nerazzurri had a clear pecking order in central areas. The trio that started regularly, particularly in the big match, was that of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Nicolo Barella. Meanwhile, Davide Frattesi and Kristjan Asllani acted as understudies and impact substitutes. Then in the summer, Inter added former…