Author: Soccerhuz
Como are enjoying their first season back in the top flight of Italian football, and their head coach Cesc Fabregas is gathering some attention. As Calciomercato.com write, the latest scalp in what has been a positive season came against Napoli, a 2-1 win that dented the Scudetto hopes for Antonio Conte’s side. Backed by a rich ownership plus star players like Assane Diao and Nico Paz, Fabregas is steering Como to safety comfortably. Speaking of the former Barcelona midfielder, he is already showing that he has all the potential to be a top coach. He began with the Under 19s…
After the loss to Napoli, AC Milan will imaginably be in desperation mode at San Siro tonight against Lazio, and five battles could be pivotal in the game. Milan’s future, both this season and beyond, rests on every game. This, in itself, is a worrying position to be in, but yet the Rossoneri find themselves trapped within it. The Coppa Italia serves as an opportunity to slightly better a campaign that has been near-dreadful, but their Serie A games cannot be overlooked. So, tonight against Lazio, the Diavolo must begin to show that they can still fire themselves forwards with…
AC Milan simply must win against Lazio tonight in order to try stabilise after a very difficult February, and Sergio Conceicao has been dealt an injury boost. Milan are probably out of the running for a Champions League spot after the loss to Bologna, but anything other than three points against Lazio at San Siro would end the hopes for good, and add to the climate of protest around the club too. The contribution of everyone will be needed, 100% (or rather, to put it in Conceicao’s words, 150%) from every player in the squad, including Kyle Walker. According to…
There is once again a climate of protest surrounding AC Milan at present, and the AIMC have published a statement. After the Curva Sud protested in front of Casa Milan and Milanello on Friday, while putting out a statement criticising the ownership and management, the Italian Milan Club Association (AIMC) joined in with their own post. Specifically, the association’s message is directed to all of Milan, from the ownership down to the management but also the squad and the head coach. They published a statement on their Instagram, translated below. “Don’t ask why, there’s little to explain: game over! Ownership,…
In recent weeks, Chelsea has inquired about Tijjani Reijnders’ situation, as reported by journalist Matteo Moretto of Relevo. At the moment, there is only strong interest, but nothing more. This is also because the Dutch midfielder is set to renew his contract with Milan until June 30, 2030, as he intends to stay with the Rossoneri. However, there is a variable to consider: the possibility, which, given the current standings, seems likely, that Milan fails to qualify for the Champions League. In that case, the club would not be able to declare any of its key players untouchable. If interesting…
Lucas Biglia believes that the problems at AC Milan are higher up than the squad itself, something he also experienced in his time with the club. The then 31-year-old Biglia was signed for a hefty amount as part of a big summer spending spree in 2017, more specifically €20m, and this raised the expectations among the Milan fans that he might be the missing link in midfield. However, due to a combination of injuries and general poor form he never managed to replicate the levels he had hit at Lazio, where he established himself as one of the best registas…
Kyle Walker was spotted with two women leaving a Milan nightclub just hours after his wife Annie Kilner returned to England from Italy. Walker’s off-field drama has no end in sight as the Manchester City loanee’s football has been heavily affected by the situation surrounding his wife, Kilner, and his mistress, Lauryn Goodman. Despite efforts to escape that drama by completing a move to AC Milan, Walker has been spotted at the Tocqueville 13 club with “two mystery brunettes”, prompting more unwelcome rumours. However, sources have reportedly told The Mirror that the relationship between Walker and the women is “purely…
AC Milan head coach Sergio Conceicao declared a desire to try new formations in the games to come, and the use of a three-man defence is expected. As La Gazzetta dello Sport recall, Silvio Berlusconi had essentially banned playing with three at the back because it was immoral. He believed that only a four-man defence was suitable for Milan, and it helps when Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini are among them. Stefano Pioli used three centre-backs from the start only in emergency situations and during the Champions League run of 2022-23, Paulo Fonseca never used it and Conceiçao has not…
Fans of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr have voiced their displeasure with manager Stefano Pioli, asking that the Italian tactician be relieved of his duty. The former AC Milan boss oversaw a disappointing 2-1 defeat to minnows Al-Orobah in a game that essentially ends his side’s hopes of winning the league title. Al-Nassr sat nine points behind leaders Al-Ittihad before their Matchday 23 clash against Al-Orobah, and had a chance to momentarily move closer to their rivals. With Al-Ittihad not in action until Sunday, Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates had a chance to put them under a bit of pressure. Al-Orobah pulled…
The game against Lazio tonight is a must-win for AC Milan but perhaps also for Sergio Conceicao, amid speculation he could be sacked. As Corriere della Sera (via Calciomercato.com) report, Conceiçao has partially backtracked after his sensational outburst following the defeat to Bologna, after which he claimed that he is being disrespected by lies written about him In the press conference he did on the eve of the match with Lazio, Conceicao used a softer tone, and there is a reason behind it. The Milan management did not hide their ‘discomfort’ following the strong words he used, believing that it…