Author: Soccerhuz
As reported by Tuttosport in today’s print edition, AC Milan is short-staffed in midfield. With Ismael Bennacer sidelined, the only defensive midfielder in the squad is Youssouf Fofana. The 23-year-old American Johnny Cardoso who currently plays for Real Betis, who was already tracked in the summer, is of interest, but in order to sign him, a non-EU player would have to be sold. Additionally, Betis is unlikely to offer any discounts. Alternatively, Milan could look at Italian or Italian-trained players, and they will need to see if any opportunities arise that the club deems worth pursuing, while staying true to the idea…
On the night at the Red Bull Arena, Juventus pulled off a remarkable feat by defeating Leipzig despite being down a man due to Di Gregorio’s expulsion. Coach Thiago Motta owes much to the creativity of Conceição, the talent of Vlahovic, and the solidity of Pierre Kalulu, who turned into a real wall that extinguished the Red Bulls’ hopes. Pierre delivered one of the best performances of his career: just one misplaced pass in all 90 minutes, at least two crucial interventions in the final moments, and an extraordinary ability to excel within the defensive schemes of the Bianconeri coach.…
Milan fans are even more upset to see Pierre Kalulu shine for Juventus as his replacement at San Siro, Emerson Royal, struggles to adapt to life after a summer transfer from Tottenham. Juventus’ 3-2 Champions League win against RB Leipzig on Wednesday night further highlighted Kalulu’s importance in the Bianconeri squad. The versatile France defender was one of the best players on the pitch last night, and Juventus and Milan fans equally praised his performance on social media. Kalulu joined Juventus on loan with an option to buy from Milan last summer, and the Rossoneri replaced him with Emerson Royal from Tottenham.…
AC Milan’s fluctuating fortunes will once again take centre stage when they face a tricky test away to Fiorentina in the pick of Matchday 7 fixtures in Serie A this weekend. Milan have endured some teething issues under new manager Paulo Fonseca and will need to find a sense of organisation and determination when they face ‘La Viola’ at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence on Sunday night. “What do I expect from Milan? That they become a team,” said former ‘Rossoneri’ manager Arrigo Sachi. “Fonseca must have a clear goal: the players must always be in an…
Several members of the Inter Curva have been arrested, as well as some from the Rossoneri. The two clubs are currently involved as victims but will have to demonstrate, after the lawyers had their first discussions with Prosecutor Viola yesterday, that they have no ties to the Curvas and are cooperating against them. The biggest risk would be administration, or controlled management. Nicola Giannetti, an accountant, discussed this with Tuttosport: he followed the Foggia case in 2018, the only club in Italy to have ever received such treatment. Here are his words, as relayed via Milannews.it: “Will there…
AC Milan’s fluctuating fortunes will once again take centre stage when they face a tricky test away to Fiorentina in the pick of Matchday 7 fixtures in Serie A this weekend. Milan have endured some teething issues under new manager Paulo Fonseca and will need to find a sense of organisation and determination when they face ‘La Viola’ at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence on Sunday night. “What do I expect from Milan? That they become a team,” said former ‘Rossoneri’ manager Arrigo Sachi. “Fonseca must have a clear goal: the players must always be in an active position. This way,…
Mercedes have confirmed a unique driver ‘swap’ ahead of the US Grand Prix via a video on social media. Lewis Hamilton will depart from Mercedes after earning six world titles with the team, and will join Ferrari in 2025. Despite enjoying a period of dominance at the team, the past few years have been difficult for Hamilton as Mercedes’ pace has dropped off in comparison to their rivals. From the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix the champion went on a 945-day winless drought, which was finally rectified after an emotional win at Silverstone. After speculation as to who Hamilton’s successor would be at Mercedes,…
The saga of the day involves the Mayor of Corbetta Marco Ballarini and AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata, with the former now commenting on the issue. Morata chose to buy a house in Corbetta, a town in the Milanese outskirts near Magenta, not far from San Siro and on the road to the highway to reach Milanello. There had been talk that he lived there and a photo with a fan from a bar there added to it. Then the Mayor’s outburst confirmed it as Ballarini announced the news in an Instagram post, not realising the problems that this would…
Oct 3 (Reuters) – AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata’s plan to live in a quaint village on the outskirts of the city has been ditched after the mayor revealed the Spain captain was moving into the locality in a social media blooper. According to Italian media reports, Morata chose to buy a house in Corbetta but the ecstatic mayor Marco Ballarini failed to keep the details to himself. The mayor revealed in an Instagram post on Wednesday that the striker, who won the European Championship with Spain in July, is their newest resident. “I am a huge Inter fan, but…
AC Milan are continuing to think about making another investment in the midfield department and their scouts have highlighted Richard Rios of Palmeiras as a candidate, a report claims. As Calciomercato.com recall, Rios rose to stardom during the Copa America over the summer. He started out as a Futsal player, playing in his homeland for Alianza Platanera – a Colombian five-a-side football team – before a turning point came in 2019 with the call from Flamengo. After a series of loan experiences, Palmeiras arrived and convinced him to join. Rios repaid the trust with high-level performances in the Copa Libertadores and the…