Author: Soccerhuz
Bayer Leverkusen are “honoured” to take on a team with the pedigree of Milan, so says Xabi Alonso Milan made a poor start to the season, failing to earn a win in their opening three Serie A games while they also lost their Champions League meeting with Liverpool. However, they have turned things around on the domestic front with three successive victories, including a 2-1 win over reigning Serie A champions and city rivals Inter. Milan have won the European Cup/Champions League on seven occasions, and Alonso – who was part of the Liverpool side that famously overcame the Rossoneri…
The Rossoneri have arrived in Germany ahead of their second Champions League fixture, which will be discussed in the upcoming pre-match press conference. Coach Paulo Fonseca and Rafael Leão previewed Bayer Leverkusen v AC Milan from the BayArena, live on the AC Milan Official App and Milan TV. PAULO FONSECA CONDITION OF MORATA “He made an extra effort to play in the last game, he’s a doubt and we will try to manage him without running any risks. We’ll see how he is tomorrow.” FROM LIVERPOOL TO BAYER “It’ll be a similar match to the like we played against Liverpool, we have to continue being strong in defence, a phase in…
Head coach Paulo Fonseca spoke to Sky Sport Italia on the eve of Bayer Leverkusen – Milan in the Champions League. Here are the statements from the Rossoneri coach “It will be difficult for him to play tomorrow; I don’t want to take risks. He’s not completely well. He trained today, but he’s not totally fit. He probably won’t play; I don’t want to take risks with an injury.” What has changed recently? “Especially the confidence of the people within Milan and also among our fans. But I must say that just because we have won these matches, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t continue…
Paulo Fonseca has explained what to expect when Milan go up against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday night, has revealed that there are up to five possible options for the Rossoneri captaincy, and has spoken about the improvements he has seen from his players on a defensive level so far. The Rossoneri tactictian sat down for his customary pre-match press conference ahead of his side’s match away against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday night. After a rough start to the 2024-25 campaign, Milan have now picked up three Serie A wins in a row, including against…
Former Milan star Olivier Giroud, not at LAFC, reveals he face-timed Rossoneri players in the dressing room after a 2-1 win over Inter earlier this month but insists he ‘can’t yet compare’ Rafael Leao and Thierry Henry. The France international left San Siro at the end of his contract in June, joining MLS side LAFC. A 2-1 win over city rivals Inter on September 22 helped the Rossoneri bounce back after a poor start to the season. Giroud not only watched the game but also celebrated with his ex-teammates after the final whistle. “How could I miss it? After the game, I made a…
AC Milan are ready to battle some European heavyweights in the race to sign Ruben van Bommel, a report claims, who is the son of former midfielder Mark van Bommel. As Calciomercato.it report, Paulo Fonseca has changed system to use both Alvaro Morata and Tammy Abraham up front, which is something that could in turn alter the transfer strategy in view of the coming months amid suggestions Luka Jovic could leave. The report states that Milan are keen on Ruben van Bommel, a 20-year-old striker who plays for AZ Alkmaar and scored a brace in the Europa League…
AC Milan are continuing to prepare for the difficult away match against Bayer Leverkusen, the second Champions League game of the season after the defeat to Liverpool on September 17. Coming off three consecutive wins in the league, including the derby, Calciomercato.com report that Paulo Fonseca’s men have had their usual final training session at Milanello on the eve of the game in Germany. The good sensations from yesterday’s training session were confirmed, with Davide Calabria and Noah Okafor returning to the group and Alvaro Morata back to 100% after suffering bursitis in his knee after a contusion knock in…
Theo Hernandez, after the victory against Lecce last night, spoke to Sky Sport Italia and dropped hints about his future: “I am very happy here, the people care about me, and the team cares about me, and that’s the most important thing.” During the spring, he was hypothetically targeted by Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, but neither club ever seriously knocked on Milan’s door with a 100 million euros offer for him. Theo is happy in Milan, feels like a leader, and sees himself as a key figure within the club, writes Milannews. The former Real Madrid player wants his…
Ahead of tomorrow night’s meeting between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan, a report has recalled how two of the most recognisable modern Rossoneri stars could have ended up at the German club. MilanNews write that Ricardo Kaka could have ended up in the red and black stripes of the Bundesliga side rather than Milan. Leverkusen have had a long-standing attachment with Brazilian players, with Jorginho, Emerson, Paulo Sergio, Lucio and Zé Roberto all having played for them. They sent a scout to Sao Paulo to watch a striker called França and it was the attacking midfielder Kakà that caught their…
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso praised AC Milan ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League clash at the BayArena as he previewed a ‘historic’ game for the German club. Milan lost their UCL opener 3-1 against Liverpool at home so there is pressure on to try and get a result to move up the new ‘big league’ that has come in since the start of this season, but they face a formidable opponent. Leverkusen won the Bundesliga and German Cup last season without losing a game, and in fact the only match they lost all season was against Atalanta in the Europa League final…