Author: Soccerhuz
Ahead of AC Milan’s clash against Bayer Leverkusen, Paulo Fonseca has some decisions to make in his lineup, and the Champions League clash could see him make two changes. Milan have experienced somewhat of a resuscitation after the Liverpool defeat. After the collapse at San Siro, the Rossoneri beat Inter in the Derby della Madonnina and then took three points against Lecce. In other words, fantastic signs of the tide shifting. However, this must become the norm, rather than a temporary reversal of a previous trend, and the game against Leverkusen offers a fantastic challenge, and it will also be…
After leaving AC Milan in the summer, Olivier Giroud did not experience Paulo Fonseca’s management. However, he has been told what the Portuguese coach is like by his former teammates. Giroud’s departure looked likely in the early parts of 2024, and when the French forward eventually was confirmed to be leaving Milan it did not come as a shock. Milan could not offer the minutes to the striker that he felt he could provide, and there were no hard feelings when it was decided that a split was best. Nevertheless, he has still kept in contact with his former teammates,…
Christian Pulisic has been AC Milan’s stand-out player so far this season, and a report has suggested that he could be the answer to Inter having Lautaro Martinez. This morning’s edition of Tuttosport (via MilanNews) has a piece titled: ‘Super Pulisic. Milan, here’s your Lautaro’. It praises the performance of the American winger, who has an impact on the Rossoneri’s goals very similar to that of Inter’s Argentinian striker. Since the start of last season (from 2023-24), no Serie A player has taken part in more goals than Pulisic across all competitions: 33 (20 goals and 13 assists), equal to Lautaro…
AC Milan knew that they needed to address the balance of the midfield during the summer transfer window, and Youssouf Fofana is giving signs that he could be the missing piece. As La Gazzetta dello Sport write, Fofana has played five games for Milan and there are some clear indications so far: out of possession he closes off the passing lanes and provides protects for the back four, but in possession he seems shy and has not shown the attacking dimension he had at Monaco. There are two possible explanations. The first: Fofana sacrifices himself, he knows that Paulo Fonseca needs balance…
It could be argued that AC Milan’s best business of the window was keeping their core at the club. With Mike Maignan’s contract close to being extended, securing the long-term future of Theo Hernandez will be the focus. Before the summer mercato began, fears were growing about a star departing Milan with interest present in Theo, Maignan and Rafael Leao. However, the French duo were more likely to depart, so to speak, due to their contractual situations. Leao’s contract extension gave the Rossoneri protection, with his release clause, so his departure was unlikely. With Maignan and Theo both having 2026…
The AC Milan squad are doing their final training session at Milanello this morning in view of tomorrow’s trip to Germany to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. After missing the Lecce win on Friday night, the good news is that Davide Calabria and Noah Okafor were present for today’s session and they will therefore be available to Paulo Fonseca for the game against the Bundesliga champions. The even better news concerns Alvaro Morata who is also working regularly together with the rest of his team-mates having been a doubt for the last game and having come off during…
AC Milan were left furious with the referee in their 3-0 win against Lecce as Davide Bartesaghi was sent off just minutes after coming off the bench. Indeed, the replays showed that it clearly wasn’t a red-card offence, with the referee making a serious mistake. Bartesaghi came off the bench in the 75th minute and just five minutes later, he was shown a red card after a tackle on Lameck Banda. The referee didn’t hesitate as he showed the red card and the youngster’s reaction told us everything we needed to know. Looking at the replays, it’s true that…
AC Milan has achieved excellent results in the last week, with positive performances from various players, including Theo Hernandez, Rafael Leao, Tammy Abraham, Alvaro Morata, Youssouf Fofana, and Matteo Gabbia. The true silent leader of the team, however, is Christian Pulisic, who is maintaining a very high level of performance and will be crucial in the Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen. As per Tuttosport in this morning’s print edition, ‘Captain America’, as the fans like to call him, has been the most decisive player at the start of this season, with 5 goals and 2 assists in 7 matches. The…
Tomorrow evening, the Rossoneri will take the field at Bayer’s home to seek their first points of the season in the Champions League after losing their opener against Liverpool. It remains to be seen whether Paulo Fonseca will confirm the very offensive 4-2-4 formation that allowed the Rossoneri to be reborn in Serie A or opt for a more cautious lineup. Regardless of the formation chosen, Christian Pulisic will definitely be on the field from the first minute, as he has so far been hands down the best Rossoneri player of the season: the American forward has already scored five…
Emerson Royal has improved in the recent matches, especially defensive. To talk about the former Tottenham right-back, Brazilian journalist Andersinho Marques spoke exclusively to Milannews.it. “His best characteristic is undoubtedly his athleticism. Emerson has an extraordinary ability to cover the field from end to end, both defensively and offensively. He is a player who doesn’t tire easily, has excellent stamina, and can maintain a high tempo for the full 90 minutes. Beyond that, his physical strength allows him to dominate in tackles and aerial duels. He is a modern full-back, capable of making a significant contribution both in defense and…