Author: Soccerhuz
AC Milan are set to go for an Italian relaunch this summer, prompting further question marks about Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s future. La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Ibrahimovic didn’t even show up at Milanello yesterday morning to watch the team train and, regardless of what he decides to do today and Sunday evening for the Napoli away game, it seems obvious his role at the club will change. Three-week absence RedBird’s Senior Advisor was not seen at Milanello during the international break, but he was not there on the eve of the home match against Como either. He was forced to…
Former AC Milan and Juventus coach Fabio Capello hopes artificial intelligence doesn’t drive human expertise out of football. Capello was focusing on the problems engulfing Milan this season when he touched on AI. “Well, have they performed and are they performing as much as you would expect from their potential? Certainly not. “Then we need to understand why. Were they self-exalted before or are they depressed now? My impression is that in previous years they had people in the club and on the bench who were able to strike the right chords to make them perform better. While today they…
Another report has claimed that AC Milan are interested in signing Arda Güler from Real Madrid, but European football will almost certainly be needed. A recent report from Sky in Switzerland spoke about Milan and Inter being keen on signing the former Fenerbahce man. They even added that Turkey boss Vincenzo Montella has ‘advised Güler to join Serie A to improve his game’ but he is ‘dependent on the goodwill’ of Real Madrid. Now, Corriere della Sera (via MilanPress) are reporting this morning that Guler is looking for playing time and Milan are thinking about it. The Rossoneri have set…
AC Milan are looking to take on a more Italian influence during the summer, and that includes some of their transfer targets too. This morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that CEO Giorgio Furlani has made the decision that the new sporting director and head coach must be Italian, or must at least have experience in Serie A. In the last two transfer windows only one Italian player was signed and that was Riccardo Sottil, on an initial loan deal from Fiorentina. From the summer more attention will be paid to signing players domestically, to ‘give stronger identity…
AC Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic is on Real Madrid’s list ahead of the summer as they look for a new centre-back, a report claims. As Fichajes reports, Dean Huijsen is their number one target, a player that has become one of the most coveted centre-backs in European football. They are not the only team interested in securing his services though, forcing the management to explore alternatives on the market. With Huisen’s arrival possibly falling through, Real Madrid have another option in the pipeline that fits their transfer policy: Strahinja Pavlovic. His name has ‘gained traction in the Santiago Bernabéu offices’…
The only way to describe Los Angeles Lakers‘ March 27 game vs the Chicago Bulls would be quicksand. Coming off of a 120-119 win against the Indiana Pacers the day prior, LA was supposed to carry the same momentum forward, especially after suffering six losses in the last 10 games. However, by the end, it was clear that the Lakers had a long way to go. For a second time within a week, James’ team lost to the Bulls, albeit with a lower difference (117-119) as opposed to March 22 (146-115). The Purple and Gold showed amazing quality fighting back…
The Los Angeles Lakers are unable to regain their form. The loss to the Chicago Bulls once again exposed the team’s problems. In the aftermath, Luka Doncic was asked about the chemistry with LeBron James and Austin Reaves. The Lakers star responded in a clear and forceful manner. The Los Angeles Lakers’ latest loss extends a troubling stretch, with JJ Redick’s team winning just one of their last five games. Despite the skid, they still hold the fifth spot in the Western Conference. However, their playoff position is far from secure, as the possible surging Golden State Warriors could close…
Rafael Leao is preparing to take on Napoli once again, who are one of his favourite foes, but his future at AC Milan remains the subject of speculation. Calciomercato.com write how when Leao looks at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona he smiles. There are several memories that tie him to Napoli’s stadium: the great performance in a Champions League quarter-final and the brace in the large 0-4 victory in April 2023. Sunday’s will be a special challenge for the Portuguese because he really doesn’t want to give up on being in next season’s Champions League. He has six goals and…
This season, AC Milan have regularly been sub-par, and as a result, they have been regularly criticised. Today, the latest example has arrived with Fabio Capello stating he would only keep two players. Faults can be picked from almost everywhere this season, and this has resulted in confidence falling ahead of next year. However, with a rebuild set to take place, there may be a need to re-evaluate certain members of the current squad. Reports have already suggested that leaders may depart, but the actual level of ‘reset’ in itself is very open to speculation, especially with no sporting director…
Napoli welcome AC Milan to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Sunday night as the hosts aim to dethrone Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A table. Indeed, they are three points behind the current Scudetto holders, as they still hold hope of winning their second title in three seasons. They are second-favourites with bookmakers to triumph. Napoli hit a stumbling block last time out though as they drew 0-0 away to lowly Venezia before the international break. Their form has dipped massively since January, with just one win in their last seven Serie A matches, albeit with…