Oliver Fisher

By: Oliver Fisher Simone Inzaghi’s first season at Al-Hilal is turning into a nightmare. He could soon end up back in Serie A, with AC Milan not entirely ruled out. As Calciomercato.com report, Inzaghi is under severe pressure. In the league, Al-Hilal have squandered a seven-point lead against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and now find themselves five points behind […] The post CM: Simone Inzaghi could return to Serie A – why Milan may become a concrete option appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Sky journalist Peppe Di Stefano has revealed exactly how Massimiliano Allegri approached the post-Udinese de-brief at Milanello. Milan needed to bounce back from the Easter Monday defeat against Napoli by beating Udinese, but what followed on Saturday at San Siro was nothing short of a nightmare. Having pivoted to using a 4-3-3, Allegri’s side were […] The post Sky journalist reveals Allegri’s post-Udinese reaction: “Downplayed every type of incident” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Serginho is confident that Massimiliano Allegri will get AC Milan over the line in the top four race, despite a recent wobble. The past few weeks have not gone the way that Allegri nor Milan planned. From being in title contention – albeit faint – the Rossoneri have lost four of their last seven games […] The post Serginho discusses Milan’s poor form, Leao’s role and why he still believes in Allegri appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri might just have given another sign to Santiago Gimenez by not using him in the loss to Udinese. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, for over a month now, when asked about Gimenez, Allegri has explained that he considers the Mexican an important asset for the end of the season. The classic extra […] The post GdS: Still watching from the sidelines – Allegri’s snub raises questions about Gimenez appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Italian football is going through a crucial period of change after they failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup, and movements could concern AC Milan. There was a call for heads to roll after the play-off defeat to Bosnia in the last international break, and roll they have. Gennaro Gattuso resigned as head […] The post CorSera: Rossoneri to Azzurri – Maldini and Allegri considered for top Italy roles appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher The AC Milan squad must respond after losing four of their last seven, and a positive gesture came on Monday afternoon. After two consecutive defeats without scoring against Napoli and Udinese, Milan must bounce back and get back to picking up wins to move closer to their big seasonal goal: qualifying for next season’s Champions […] The post Tuttosport: Milan squad affirm commitment as every player attends ‘optional lunch’ appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Rafael Leao could well be about to play his last six games with AC Milan, as Igli Tare is beginning to explore a sale. As Corriere dello Sport report, the feeling is that Leao has never been so close to leaving Milan in his seven-season adventure. The Portuguese has always been the focus of criticism […] The post CorSport: Tare ‘ready to explore the market’ – Milan set price with Leao open to move appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan must bounce back from consecutive defeats by beating Hellas Verona on Sunday, or a Champions League spot is in grave danger. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, Massimiliano Allegri had his entire squad at his disposal on Monday at Milanello, with no absences. It’s happened rarely this season, but AC Milan can finally say […] The post GdS: Back to certainties – Allegri returns to 3-5-2 with Gabbia vying for a spot appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher The topic of transfer regrets is always an interesting one, with AC Milan and Juventus in the crosshairs of the media this time. Milan decided that they needed to sign a striker in the winter transfer window, given the poor output from their existing forwards to that point. Massimiliano Allegri asked for a target man, […] The post Giornale: Milan and Juventus left with regret as Roma enjoy €25m Malen bargain appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Antonio Vitiello has asked the AC Milan ownership whether they have the aim of winning, having not been in a Scudetto race for years. For the majority of the season Milan have held on to second place in the Serie A standings, and yet they have never truly given the impression of being able to […] The post “The real problem lies at the top” – Vitiello highly critical of unambitious Milan ownership appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher After a disappointing few months at the club so far, AC Milan seem to have already made a call on Niclas Füllkrug’s future. In the build-up to the winter transfer window there was a lot of talk about Milan acquiring a striker, and they confirmed the signing of Füllkrug on an initial loan deal from West […] The post Romano: Striker set for West Ham return after Milan stint with €5m decision made appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher As Massimiliano Allegri and Antonio Conte jostle to seize and keep hold of second place, the two coaches are in another battle off the field. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write this morning, Allegri and Conte are the leading candidates to take over from Gennaro Gattuso as the new head coach of the […] The post GdS: Allegri’s stock rising for Italy job – what he wants from Milan in order to stay appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Gianluca Di Marzio believes AC Milan are open to selling Rafael Leao, but so far no serious offers have arrive to tempt them. Perhaps the lowest ebb in Leao’s season if not his Milan career so far came on Saturday evening, when he was jeered off the field during the 3-0 defeat to Udinese. It […] The post Di Marzio gives update on Leao’s future amid Saudi doubts: “Milan would evaluate” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have certainly invested plenty of money since RedBird Capital took over, but at the moment they have very little to show for it. As Corriere dello Sport write, since 2021-22 – the year they won their 19th Scudetto – Milan have gradually scaled back their goals, seeing their historic rivals win every season […] The post CorSport: €503m spent for one trophy – Milan’s ambition under RedBird scrutinised appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Collapsing at this stage of the season is something AC Milan cannot afford, and Massimiliano Allegri stressed this to his squad. La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) report that Allegri’s message to the team is simple: do not panic. Milan met yesterday for the first time since the painful defeat against Udinese on Saturday at San […] The post GdS: ‘Do not panic’ – what Allegri did at Milanello to start post-Udinese recovery appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Join Oli, Anthony and ‪Bdair as they recap the disaster against Udinese, discuss the formation change and preview the must-win Verona match. This week’s topics include… ↳ Udinese run riot at San Siro ↳ Why the 4-3-3 failed ↳ Leao jeered: end of an era? ↳ Verona (A) preview Want more Milan content? Check out […] The post SempreMilan Podcast: Episode 409 – Be Careful What You Wish For appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Matteo Moretto has confirmed that AC Milan could listen to offers for Youssouf Fofana this summer, despite his importance. With the end of the season drawing ever closer, the first discussions about the summer transfer market have already begun. The Milan management are making their assessments ahead of the mercato, with several players from the […] The post Moretto: Midfielder ‘hasn’t adapted very well to Allegri’s Milan’ and could be sold – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri change formations for the game against Udinese, and the result provided a proof of something. The major news regarding the starting line-up was that Allegri chose to go with an attacking trio that consisted of Alexis Saelemaekers and Christian Pulisic either side of Rafael Leao. That meant Zachary Athekame came into […] The post Mazzara issues ‘public apology’ after calling for 4-3-3: “Allegri isn’t an idiot” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher An appeal has been lodged against yet another move to block AC Milan fans travelling from Lombardy to an away game, this time against Verona. At present, Milan fans residing in Lombardy – the region that the Rossoneri call home – cannot buy tickets for nor attend the game against Hellas Verona on Saturday. The […] The post MN: Lombardy-based Milan fans set to be banned again vs. Verona – AIMC appeal ready appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher During AC Milan’s defeat to Udinese, there were moments on the field that showed a squad that is feeling the heat. La Gazzetta dello Sport write that on that awful Saturday at San Siro, Milan showed with some unusual moments of nervousness, which even Massimiliano Allegri displayed. These aren’t serious incidents – they happen often […] The post GdS: Saelemaekers, Maignan and Modric show frustration in Udinese loss – the reconstruction appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have failed to score in four of their last seven games, with the attacking department failing to pull its weight. As Corriere dello Sport (via MilanPress) report this morning, Massimiliano Allegri’s side have been in an obvious attacking crisis for some time, culminating in the heavy defeat against Udinese on Saturday evening at […] The post CorSport: Seven goals less than expected – Milan’s attacking issues exposed by key metric appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Italian football is in the middle of an overhaul at the top, but it seems Inter’s most important figure will pick the new head of the Federation. After failing to qualify for a third straight World Cup, it was always a certainty that heads would have to roll. Gabriele Gravina is no longer the president, […] The post A president chosen by Marotta: Milan’s Galliani attempt fails with Malagò set for top FIGC job appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan’s defeat against Udinese has thrown Champions League qualification into further doubt, and Adrien Rabiot’s comments have caused alarm. As Calciomercato.com write, the Milan world has been shaken by this mini-crisis the team has entered with three defeats in their last four games (against Udinese, Napoli and Lazio), interspersed with a difficult and hard-fought […] The post CM: ‘We lost that’ – Milan’s work rate under scrutiny as Rabiot sounds worrying alarm appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Michele Criscitiello has claimed that Massimiliano Allegri is not convinced by the idea of continuing at AC Milan beyond this season. Milan’s season has taken a rather negative turn in the past couple of months. After having a 24-game unbeaten run snapped by a defeat to Parma at San Siro, a run of four defeats […] The post Criscitiello: Allegri ‘isn’t convinced he can continue’ at Milan – the reasons appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Rafael Leao’s adventure at AC Milan, which began in the summer of 2019, seems to have reached its final credits. That is according to Corriere della Sera (via MilanNews), who report that the rather loud jeers from the fans during Saturday’s match against Udinese hurt Leao and perhaps marked the definitive end of his love […] The post CorSera: Leao’s Milan spell at ‘end credits’ – price slashed as two destinations emerge appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher The AC Milan leadership are remaining united around Massimiliano Allegri and the squad amid a tough recent run of form. Milan’s top four hopes suffered yet another blow on Saturday evening at San Siro as they were beaten 3-0 by Udinese. Allegri’s decision to switch to a 4-3-3 certainly yielded a more open game, but […] The post GdS: Need for unity prevails as Furlani and Tare analyse Udinese loss with Allegri appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have six games to try and secure a spot in the Champions League, then it will be time for some difficult decisions. Milan are three points ahead of fourth-placed Juventus, five ahead of Como in fifth, and six ahead of Roma. There’s no escaping the numbers: the Rossoneri have gone from a long […] The post QS: ‘Everyone under observation’ – Milan face crucial six-game sprint with ‘revolution’ possible appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Fabio Capello has provided a worrying assessment of AC Milan’s current moment, claiming that they are lacking rhythm above all. Capello was among the spectators at San Siro for Milan’s game against Udinese. The former Rossoneri coach was able to see firsthand the struggles of Massimiliano Allegri’s team, who suffered a resounding 3-0 defeat against […] The post Capello identifies Milan’s critical issue after Udinese loss: “Let’s leave the formation aside” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Rafael Leao’s time at AC Milan could well be coming to an end as the management are willing to listen to offers in the summer. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write, San Siro has called time on his romance with Leao, who was booed loudly on Saturday against Udinese when he came off. […] The post GdS: Milan ‘fed up’ and will listen to summer offers for ‘hurt’ Leao – eyes on Man Utd appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Adrien Rabiot has admitted that AC Milan did not keep a level head during their loss to Udinese, but hit back at the boos towards Rafael Leao. Udinese ran out 3-0 winners at San Siro as a result of an unfortunate own-goal from Davide Bartesaghi, a header from Ekkelenkamp and a final blow in the […] The post Rabiot admits Milan are suffering ‘decline’ but was ‘disappointed’ by Leao jeers: “Need to help him” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri answered some understandably difficult questions after his side lost 3-0 against Udinese at San Siro. The build-up to the game was dominated by the news that Allegri had decided to try and unlock the attacking department by adding an extra forward at the expense of a centre-back, thus trying […] The post Allegri agrees with jeers from Milan fans but insists 4-3-3 has ‘nothing to do’ with defeat appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Samuele Ricci did not hide his disappointment after AC Milan were put to the sword by Udinese at San Siro on Saturday evening. If the formation change was meant to bring a new lease of life to Milan’s attack, instead it kicked open the defensive door and allowed Udinese to flood in at will. They […] The post Ricci analyses Milan’s collapse against Udinese: “Less cohesion and order” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan’s top four hopes suffered yet another blow on Saturday evening at San Siro as they were beaten 3-0 by Udinese. It was a nightmare from start to finish, with Arthur Atta’s deflected cross and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp’s header putting Udinese 2-0 up before the break, while Milan continued to miss chances at the other […] The post AC Milan 0-3 Udinese: Disastrous defensive performance damages top four hopes appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri joked that he hopes that he has got the starting XI right, given it looks like AC Milan have switched to a front three. For Milan, it is imperative to get back to winning ways following the defeat against Napoli on Easter Monday. While that may have put an end to the slim […] The post Allegri explains selection choices amid apparent 4-3-3 switch: “The climate is changing” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri has named his starting line-up for the game against Udinese, with the formation change confirmed. The defeat to Napoli on Easter Monday means the Scudetto race is probably over and done with, but Milan must now focus on defending their spot inside the top four. There is a six-point gap […] The post Official: AC Milan vs. Udinese starting XIs – four changes from Napoli loss appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan want to put the fans at the heart of the process of designing a new stadium and they have sent out a survey. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, the new stadium that Milan and Inter will build is first and foremost a project for the supporters. Indeed, it will be the home […] The post AC Milan send survey to fans about new stadium: The 11 questions asked appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan need Champions League football for many reasons, but perhaps the most important is the money that it would bring. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, Massimiliano Allegri’s constant references to the top European competition are well founded. It’s not just a matter of prestige or personal satisfaction: the Rossoneri’s immediate future hinges primarily […] The post GdS: Lewandowski, Goretzka, Pulisic – what Champions League football could mean for Milan appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Santiago Gimenez admitted that he knew he was playing through an injury but wanted to do so in order to help AC Milan. After spending several months out, Gimenez is finally back playing for Milan which means the attack is back to full health. The cameos off the bench against Torino and Napoli were a […] The post Gimenez insists ‘desire to represent Milan’ pushed him to ‘play while injured’ appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher The year of 2026 has not been kind to Christian Pulisic so far, and the AC Milan star is hoping to turn over a new leaf. As Corriere dello Sport (via MilanPress) recall, the last time Udinese and Milan met, Christian Pulisic scored a brace. It was towards the end of 2025 in a 3-0 […] The post CorSport: New role, new look, new start – Pulisic has reasons to hope for Udinese turning point appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan are working on planning for next season, both on the renewals front and also the new signings that will arrive. Today’s Repubblica (via MilanNews) has a headline which reads: ‘Valdepeñas idea for the Milan of the future’. While everyone at Milanello is only thinking about the present and tonight’s match against Udinese, at […] The post Repubblica: Valdepeñas and Modric renewal – Milan keep Real Madrid axis alive appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan will welcome Udinese to San Siro on Saturday evening, with three very important points at stake after the Napoli loss. Milan have played Udinese 108 times across their history in competitive fixtures, with a record of 48 wins, 37 draws and 23 defeats. Last season, the Rossoneri took both games, winning 1-0 at […] The post Hoping for a first since 2001: All the key stats ahead of Milan vs. Udinese appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher While there is a lot of talk about the potential for major changes in the AC Milan squad ahead of next season, some must remain. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, Massimiliano Allegri feels that Milan already have a solid foundation to build around. Ten players are guaranteed to stay next season, key players around […] The post GdS: The 10 pillars Allegri plans to build Milan’s 2026-27 squad around appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have a game against Juventus on the horizon, but before they face them there are six huge points up for grabs. Tuttosport (via MilanPress) writes how Milan are preparing for eight days that could jeopardise qualification for next season’s Champions League or almost wrap it up. Udinese and Hellas Verona are the two […] The post Tuttosport: Eight days of truth – Allegri hoping to build top four cushion before Juventus clash appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan will play in front of a sold out San Siro again this evening, and they need the backing from the fans to return to winning ways against Udinese. Milan must once again rebound after a negative result, but the most recent is perhaps the most damaging of all. The loss to Napoli on Easter […] The post The five key battles that could win or lose the game for Milan against Udinese appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Another source has linked AC Milan with a move for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Can Uzun, after reports first emerged in Germany. During the summer mercato, the management are aiming to strengthen the squad available to Massimiliano Allegri with both experienced players and also some exciting young talents. Today’s edition of the Corriere della Sera (via […] The post CorSera: Milan consider move for Eintracht Frankfurt sensation – auction could arise appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that AC Milan are an option for Robert Lewandowski, but not the main one at present. It is well known that Milan are on the hunt for a new striker ahead of next season, and like they did with Luka Modric for the midfield, they could go after a free transfer […] The post Romano: Milan move ‘on the table’ for Lewandowski but Barcelona offer deal – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan are back in action at San Siro this evening as they welcome Udinese, hoping to bounce back after the defeat against Napoli. With Inter now nine points ahead and second place handed over to Antonio Conte’s side, Milan must now focus on defending their spot inside the top four, with fifth place only […] The post GdS: Predicted XIs for Milan vs. Udinese – Allegri drastically changes formula appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher A lot of the talk in the build-up to AC Milan’s game against Udinese has been about the attack, but there will be a key change in midfield too. Virtually every major source is reporting that Massimiliano Allegri will finally use a three-man attack from minute one, switching to a 4-3-3 which sees a centre-back […] The post Repubblica: Not just the attack – why Allegri will also make midfield change vs. Udinese appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Matteo Moretto has confirmed that AC Milan are looking to try recruit more Italian players, but not a Napoli defender who has been linked. Milan are currently on course for a return to playing in a European competition next season, which means there will be a squad list quota to hit regarding homegrown players, both […] The post Moretto: Milan look for Italians as ‘guiding principle’ for signings but not Napoli star appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri needs to get AC Milan’s attack going, and his move is a rather simple one on paper: add an extra forward. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write this morning, Milan will go again with Rafael Leao leading the line in their pursuit of a spot in next season’s Champions League. On […] The post GdS: ‘Out for goals’ – Allegri puts Leao at centre of new-look attack with Milan future at stake appeared first on SempreMilan.