Ben Dixon

By: Ben Dixon Ahead of AC Milan’s clash against Hellas Verona tomorrow afternoon, the podcast regulars have provided their score predictions. Tomorrow’s game is more than important. Three points would settle a lot of nerves for the Champions League race, where Milan remain the favourites. However, another disappointing result would well and truly close the gap. In the […] The post Watch: “They’ve got to turn this around” – Score predictions for Hellas Verona-Milan appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Ahead of tomorrow’s game against Hellas Verona, Massimiliano Allegri is considering a few changes, including one in the midfield five. After the humiliation suffered at San Siro last weekend, Allegri is expected to revert to the 3-5-2, which has brought him and his team so much success this season. As a result, a few changes […] The post Reports: Predicted Milan XI vs. Hellas Verona – Allegri considering defensive changes appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Tomorrow afternoon, AC Milan will travel to Verona for a big clash to help them qualify for the Champions League after their recent form dip. With three losses in their last four games, it is imperative that Milan get back to winning ways against Hellas Verona. In the worst-case scenario, if Roma win later tonight, […] The post Opposition insight for Hellas Verona-Milan: Form, injuries, predicted XI and more appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s future is being heavily discussed currently, with the Englishman out of contract with AC Milan next summer. If Milan wanted to part ways with Loftus-Cheek, they would have to do so now. Ultimately, he is entering the final year of his deal and the midfielder’s value is only going down. That is, of […] The post Ruben Loftus-Cheek discusses big game absences, Allegri’s help and personal aims: “I just want to help” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Several questions are swirling about Rafael Leao’s future at AC Milan and former goalkeeper Dida has offered some support to the Portuguese. It has been a rough few years for Leao. Indeed, the star has shone on occasions, but he has been overshadowed by his misfortunes. For example, he has scored a decent number of […] The post ‘Has given everything’ – Dida praises Leao amid questions regarding his Milan future appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon In the summer, it seems AC Milan will sign a left-back with another expected to depart the club. Now, a new name has been suggested. For a few months now, it has seemed likely that Pervis Estupinan would leave Milan in the summer. The Ecuadorian has not worked as hoped and he has not replaced […] The post Sport: Milan face opposition from Barcelona and Juventus for Grimaldo – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, AC Milan Primavera were hoping to close the gap to the play-offs. However, they were unable to beat Sassuolo to aid their chances. The recent results for the Milan Primavera have certainly been a bit of a mixed bag. Last week’s draw with Atalanta was a frustrating one and there was hope that […] The post Sassuolo 1-1 AC Milan Primavera: Rossoneri remain a way away from the play-offs appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon It is no secret that AC Milan are surveying the defender markets in the hope of finding a new central defender. However, they are not only in for one. The recent news about Mario Gila’s seemingly imminent arrival is a strong positive to take into the summer mercato. However, he will not be the only […] The post Schira: Milan set to challenge Premier League elites for Diomande signing – the latest appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This summer, Yunus Musah will return from his loan spell at Atalanta. He has not left an impression and they will not use their buy option. Last summer, Musah had a frantic time between clubs. The American midfielder was destined to be heading away, but finding the right club at the right time was difficult. […] The post Romano: Musah to return after Atalanta loan – what Milan plan to do with the American appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon According to reports, Mario Gila looks likely to join AC Milan in the summer. However, he will not be the only addition, it appears. Planning for next season is well underway at Casa Milan and even at Milanello, where Massimiliano Allegri and Giorgio Furlani spoke at length about the future of the club during lunch […] The post CM: ‘Not stopping there’ – Gila will not be Milan’s only defensive recruit this summer appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This summer, AC Milan could revolutionise once again in the mercato with several players potentially able to leave. There has been a lot of talk about what the summer holds for Milan and it appears that it will be another few months of uncertainty for the Rossoneri. Last summer, it was a restart for the […] The post Fatto Quotidiano: Seven players could leave Milan this summer as another revolution awaits appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon In the game against Udinese, Rafael Leao was jeered rather heavily and noticeably. However, Massimiliano Allegri believes it can be a good thing for AC Milan. Of course, when a player is booed, it is not great. For them to be booed, there has to be a reason. So, when the Portuguese star was jeered […] The post ‘Needed a bit of booing’ – Allegri believes Leao will benefit from San Siro treatment appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Theo Hernandez was another to add to the long list of sacrifices made by AC Milan that were regretted by the fans. Though it may not be a long regret. When Theo left, it was not a shock. Indeed, it had been in the works for the majority of last season. So when it was […] The post CM: Theo Hernandez could return to Milan thanks to PIF withdrawal – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Adrien Rabiot has been one of the biggest talismen for AC Milan this season. Without him, there is a noticeable difference and he will remain at the club. In recent seasons, the title of being ‘Mr. Reliable’ has floated around a few players. Most recently, it was probably Christian Pulisic. However, he has also fallen […] The post Schira states Rabiot turned down ‘amazing’ offer from Saudi Arabia recently: “Satisfied with Milan” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Rafael Leao could, keyword, leave AC Milan this summer. However, it will not be for the lucrative €175 million that has been on the table before. Whenever clubs have come forward for Leao in recent years, they have always been shown towards the release clause in his deal. It has always been that simple. He […] The post GdS: €175m clause fades into background – how much Milan are likely to pocket from Leao appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Despite it seeming like AC Milan have already made one defensive signing for the summer, they are not done in the region. It is clear that Massimiliano Allegri wants more defensive cover in his team next season. Ultimately, four senior options are not enough, especially if he wants to continue in a back-three system for […] The post Footmercato: Milan have upper hand as Juventus challenge for €30m Marseille defender appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Massimiliano Allegri is no different to anyone and he has a few favourites at AC Milan. Perhaps it may be clear already, but the seven have been revealed. It is nothing new for managers to have favourites. Whether it is reliability, personality or a mix of other things, it is rather common for people to […] The post GdS: Allegri has favourites within the Milan squad as he relies on seven ‘pillars’ appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, Massimiliano Allegri held his pre-match press conference ahead of Hellas Verona vs. AC Milan and there were several talking points. It has been an interesting run from Allegri in recent weeks. Considering the recent links to the Italian national team job, the Italian has been box office in his press conferences. Even when […] The post Allegri discusses support from Milan management, ‘needed booing’ for Leao and Champions League hopes appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon It appears that AC Milan will sign Mario Gila this summer, with recent reports suggesting that a deal has almost been completed with Lazio. For some time now, it has seemed that Gila would leave Lazio in the summer. His contract expires next summer and he has no interest in a renewal. So, a transfer […] The post CM: Milan ‘very close’ to ‘full agreement’ for Gila – the figures after months of negotiations appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Recruiting from Real Madrid often brings plenty of benefits and AC Milan are aware of this. However, there are normally setbacks. In recent years, Milan have not shied away from making signings from the Spanish giants. In fact, they have regularly worked well with the Galacticos to make deals. Unfortunately, they are often more one-sided […] The post ‘Not in pole position’ – Moretto states that Milan like Valdepenas but there is a problem appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon It is almost a certainty that AC Milan will sign a striker this summer. However, the names suggested are not all of the same level, unfortunately. As the summer mercato edges closer, Milan need to start making their choices certainties. Indeed, a proper plan is needed and a lunch between Massimiliano Allegri and Giorgio Furlani […] The post GdS: Lewandowski, Kean, Jackson, Jesus – Milan striker shortlist includes eight names appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This summer, AC Milan could take advantage of a potential fire sale in the Saudi Pro League and the management could pounce. In recent days, a lot has been said about the Saudi Arabian PIF. Previously, the group have been seen as a way to get rich quickly in football, but after a few years, […] The post CM: Al-Hilal heading for possible fire sale – three players on Milan’s radar appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This weekend, Massimiliano Allegri will revert his AC Milan team to a 3-5-2 and it appears that he is willing to take a risk on his front two. In recent weeks, there have been plenty of calls for Milan to change shape. When they did that, against Udinese, they lost. In fact, they collapsed. Three […] The post CorSport: Allegri relies on the norms – Leao and Pulisic to lead Milan’s 3-5-2 appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Yesterday at Milanello, Giorgio Furlani had lunch with Massimiliano Allegri to discuss the future of AC Milan and plan it together. It is clear that Milan does not want to lose Allegri. In the midst of the ongoing rumours linking him to the vacant Italian national team position, Furlani has looked to strengthen the club’s […] The post GdS: ‘The new Milan’ – Furlani and Allegri mastermind Rossoneri’s next steps over lunch appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Despite hopes otherwise, Ismael Bennacer will return to AC Milan this summer, with Dinamo Zagreb not planning to use their option to buy. The story of Bennacer and Milan has only gotten more frustrating in recent times. At one point, he had admittedly lofty dreams of winning the Ballon d’Or. Since then, and even before […] The post GdS: Milan to miss out on €15m with Bennacer set to return this summer – the next steps appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon We are only a few months away from the summer mercato and AC Milan are keeping tabs on a young Spaniard who could leave Real Madrid to head to Italy. The next month and a half could be vital for Milan. Not only could Massimiliano Allegri’s future be decided, but the mercato will be studied […] The post CM: Milan have ‘good chance’ of signing Real Madrid starlet due to Tare links appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This summer, AC Milan may have to part with Massimiliano Allegri if he decides to take a role with the Italian national team. So, who would replace him. There are several questions facing Milan regarding the summer. It seems that another reset could be on the cards with another big sacrifice seemingly becoming more likely. […] The post Longoni suggests that former Inter coach would be the ‘only’ replacement for Allegri: “The best” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This summer, AC Milan will make an attempt to sign Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona. However, it will not be an easy feat. In recent weeks, it has been suggested that Lewandowski is the dream striker for Milan to add to this team. Very much a signing of the Olivier Giroud and Zlatan Ibrahimovic ilk, he […] The post CM: Lewandowski’s future ‘more open than ever’ after agent meets Tare appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, Fabio Capello has spoken about the Italian national team job and who would be better for the role out of Massimiliano Allegri and Antonio Conte. The current situation regarding the national team manager picture is a confusing one. Conte and Allegri are probably the two best matches for the role, but both seem […] The post Capello weighs up Allegri vs. Conte for Italy’s next manager: “We’ve hit rock bottom” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Christian Pulisic’s future is a heavily discussed topic currently and AC Milan will want an answer soon about his future. Over the next few months, Milan need to get some inklings about what is happening with Pulisic. Ultimately, the American has had his future on hold for almost a year now and whilst the Rossoneri […] The post MP: Pulisic’s agent visits Milano twice in one month – the reasons for his presence appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Matteo Gabbia is a crucial player to AC Milan, with stats pointing out that since his absence began, they have lost six times. It is clear anyway that Gabbia is one of Milan’s most important players. There are few doubts about that, regardless of the recent situation. However, his absence over the past few games […] The post GdS: Leadership and offensive threat – how Gabbia’s absence is hurting Milan at both ends appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This weekend, AC Milan will face Hellas Verona in a must-win game for their Champions League hopes. However, it comes with a risk. A few weeks ago, Milan were in a pretty comfortable position. They had a points advantage and confidence was flowing. Now, they are in a perilous one. Another loss could have substantial […] The post Tuttosport: Allegri cannot afford to rest Juventus risks vs. Verona – the six concerns appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Throughout this season, AC Milan have been a more defensive team than an offensive outfit. However, it feels more like they have been forced into this than by choice. Put simply, Milan are not a goalscoring team currently. Since the start of the season, their output infront of goal has slowed dramatically and now they […] The post ‘Fewer options, fewer solutions’ – Ambrosini suggests Milan would even struggle with 6,000 attackers appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This summer, AC Milan may need to appoint a new manager due to the situation surrounding Massimiliano Allegri. A new name may not be needed, though. It seemed that Allegri’s Milan project was going to be a longer one than those that came before him. Moving away from the likes of Paulo Fonseca and Sergio […] The post Moretto: Milan could make another move for Italiano this summer if Allegri leaves appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon There are several questions arising about the immediate future of several AC Milan stars and the mercato may no longer be as simple as it once seemed. Leading up to the summer mercato, it seemed that Milan knew where they needed to invest to strengthen. That, unfortunately, is the keyword. In recent seasons, fans have […] The post Stars burning out: Milan setting dangerous trend ahead of crucial summer appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, a stat has emerged about Matteo Gabbia and how much AC Milan actually rely on the defender’s performances. There has been a lot said about Milan’s talismen this season and the focus has often been on Adrien Rabiot and rightfully so. For most of the season, the stats have pointed in his favour […] The post MN: Milan’s hidden backbone – Gabbia essential to the backline as stat emerges appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon AC Milan Primavera were hoping to continue their winning ways after the win against Lecce last week. However, they were unable to beat Atalanta. After the magnitude of last week’s victory, Milan Primavera had a fantastic chance to continue rising up the table. However, they could not get past Atalanta, who made the trip to […] The post Milan Primavera 0-0 Atalanta: Renna’s youngsters left disappointed with goalless draw appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon In the past few weeks, Massimiliano Allegri has been linked to the vacant Italy national team role and today, the biggest link yet could have been made. Recently, whenever the Italian national team job has been discussed, Allegri’s name has not been far behind. It could be a very different situation. However, he has never […] The post Longo: FIGC president to be wants Allegri as Italy’s next coach – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, Carlo Pellegatti revealed what happened when AC Milan tried to sign Rasmus Hojlund in the summer, even stating that it was a done deal. How Milan operate in the mercato is of great interest for many. Indeed, the spending is often scrutinised and the sales even more so. Today, there have been renewed […] The post ‘But the club said’ – Pellegatti uncovers Milan’s chaotic mercato strategy appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, a report has given a rather scathing look at AC Milan under the RedBird management, questioning how much longer it can continue. It is no secret that RedBird have not been winning popularity contests around Milan in recent years. In fact, protests against the ownership quietened through the good times this season. However, […] The post MN: Milan ‘held hostage’ by RedBird as questions arise about the longevity of the project appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon The loss to Udinese was the third suffered by AC Milan in four games. An unsustainable issue that needs fixing. If it’s not, there will be issues Throughout this season, Massimiliano Allegri has focused on the Champions League. Even when the Scudetto was a faint possibility, he instead looked at the numbers required for a […] The post GdS: Allegri’s ghosts and unluckiness – Milan in ‘free fall’ after Udinese defeat appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon AC Milan are going to make an attempt to sign Andy Robertson in the summer, given he is leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract. It is not a surprise to see Milan linked to Robertson. Perhaps if you’d made the suggestion last January, the reaction would be different. In recent times, though, the […] The post Mediaset: Milan competing with Spurs, Celtic, Rangers and Napoli for Robertson move appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This summer, AC Milan will look to sell Pervis Estupinan, only 12 months after signing him from Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion. It has not been a good move for Estupinan. In fact, it has not been a good move for Milan either. Both parties were hoping to move on from a long-term […] The post Schira: Milan ready to sell Estupinan after unsatisfactory performances – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This weekend, AC Milan saw another disappointing result play out in front of them, seemingly with nothing to stop it from happening. After the frustrations from Naples, Milan had to return to San Siro and get three points. If nothing else, to help morale but also to re-establish some form of dominance in the race […] The post CorSport: Mental then physical – ‘psychiatrist’ Allegri must help Milan recover before calamity appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon This weekend, AC Milan saw the Scudetto get even further away than it was already with a 3-0 defeat to Udinese. Inter, on the other hand, proved their title credentials. If there were even the slightest chance of Milan still being in the battle for the league title, they kissed those possibilities away in fantastic […] The post Chivu aims Scudetto dig to Milan and Napoli after Como dismantling: “Like my colleagues” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon AC Milan will finally line up in a 4-3-3 again with Massimiliano Allegri biting the bullet and making the change after months of requests. Tomorrow night, Milan welcome Udinese to San Siro and they must get back to winning ways if they do not want the Champions League race to become exactly that. Instead, they […] The post MN: Predicted Milan XI for Udinese clash – Allegri finally changes to 4-3-3 appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon AC Milan face Udinese at San Siro tomorrow night and three points would significantly enhance the Rossoneri’s chances of a Champions League spot. After recent results, Milan will consider moving away from a 4-3-3 and against a difficult opposition in Udinese, the switch could be a difference maker. The Bianconeri are more than capable of […] The post Opposition insight for Milan-Udinese: Form, injuries, predicted XI and more appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Paolo Maldini is believed to only want two positions in football. One would be with AC Milan and the other, helping the national team. It may now be possible. In the next few months, probably longer, we are likely to see Italian football get an overdue reform. Indeed, the most recent World Cup qualification failure […] The post Milan legend Braida states that Maldini would help Italian rebuild: “Would be very competent” appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Ben Dixon Santiago Gimenez is expected to start for AC Milan tomorrow night and the Mexican will be strengthened by Massimiliano Allegri’s choice. There have been plenty of suggestions about Gimenez’s future in the past 12 months. Heading into the summer, it seemed he could be sacrificed. It was a back and forth story through the mercato, […] The post CM: Allegri starts Gimenez to send a signal – what it means for next season appeared first on SempreMilan.