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Nella doppia seduta di inizio settimana, il tecnico ha visto una squadra vogliosa e determinata, in cerca di riscatto e per questo motivo Allegri ha concesso il giorno di riposo saltato lunedì. Il rientro a Milanello è previsto per domani, a tre giorni dalla prossima sfida del Bentegodi contro l'Hellas Verona ultimo in classifica. Secondo Sky si sono presentati a Milanello Massimiliano Allegri e Marco Landucci. I due hanno lavorato e studiato alcuni accorgimenti tattici in vista della trasferta veneta del weekend. In mattinata sono passati anche alcuni calciatori: in particolare Adrien Rabiot, Lorenzo Torriani e Strahinja Pavlovic. Quest'ultimo, ieri, è stato l'unico a non presenziare all'allenamento per via della nascita del figlio Tadija.

By: Oliver Fisher In recent days there has been a lot of speculation about the future of Massimiliano Allegri, and some clarification has now arrived. As MilanNews report, Allegri’s future at Milan has been called into question due to a number of different events. Italy’s failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup and the Rossoneri’s decline […] The post MN: Allegri ‘wishes to remain at Milan’ despite Italy talk – what he wants in the summer appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri will once again change formation for the game in Hellas Verona, but one thing will remain: Rafael Leao as a striker. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write this morning, Milan’s assault on the Champions League begins with Leo. Despite the loud boos at San Siro and the return to a 3-5-2, […] The post GdS: ‘Everything at stake’ – why Allegri will continue using Leao as a striker appeared first on SempreMilan.

Youssouf Fofana is having a solid season, but Milan will be open to evaluating the offers for him in the summer. He has alternated between dynamic performances to boneheaded misses in the box but has always been shielded and utilized regularly by Massimiliano Allegri. The post Milan Establish Rich Price Tag for Midfield Cornerstone appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

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: 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 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: Isak Möller AC Milan will be back at the training ground tomorrow to begin preparations for Verona-Milan, the importance of which is now like a final. It was a heavy Saturday evening for Milan, as Udinese found the back of the net three times and also managed to keep a clean sheet at San Siro. The top-four […] The post MN: Lunch and training scheduled for tomorrow to begin Verona-Milan preparations appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Isak Möller AC Milan have gone from Scudetto contenders to potentially missing out on the top four, as highlighted by Tuttosport, following a big collapse in recent weeks. While many headed into the season with low expectations, it quickly became clear that Milan could do more under Massimiliano Allegri’s guidance. However, in just one month, the Rossoneri’s […] The post Tuttosport: From Scudetto to top four battle – Milan have crumbled in just one month 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’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.

Christian Pulisic's status at Milan has come under renewed scrutiny as Massimiliano Allegri begins shaping his vision for the seasons ahead, with potential arrivals like Robert Lewandowski and Leon Goretzka already entering the conversation. Christian Pulisic‘s status at Milan has come under renewed scrutiny as Massimiliano Allegri begins shaping his vision for the seasons ahead, with potential arrivals like Robert Lewandowski and Leon Goretzka already entering the conversation. Christian Pulisic finds himself at the center of a shifting project, one that could redefine his role within the club. The Rossoneri enter another decisive summer with clear priorities, as Allegri looks to reshape the attacking structure while maintaining defensive stability. The club has improved at the back, but its offensive output has often fallen short of expectations. This imbalance has forced the management to explore high-profile reinforcements, with Lewandowski emerging as a leading candidate to transform the attack. At the same time, the coach has already identified a core group of ten players who will form the backbone of the 2026-27 project. These include key figures across the pitch, from leadership in goal to reliability in defense and consistency in midfield. The idea is to build continuity while selectively upgrading areas that have underperformed. The club’s immediate future hinges heavily on qualification for the UEFA Champions League. Allegri has repeatedly emphasized its importance, not only for prestige but also for financial stability. Missing out on the competition could cost Milan an estimated $70-82 million, significantly impacting transfer plans and wage flexibility, as per La Gazzetta dello Sport. Christian Pulisic of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio 1913 This financial reality directly affects potential arrivals like Lewandowski and Goretzka. Top players are far more likely to join a club competing at the highest European level, and without that platform, Milan risks losing both targets and current stars. The domino effect could reshape the squad more dramatically than initially planned. Can Pulisic prove his value when it matters most? It is in this context that Christian Pulisic’s situation becomes particularly delicate. The American started the season strongly, scoring eight league goals between August and December, but his form has sharply declined in 2026, with no goals since the end of last year. This prolonged drought has raised concerns about his long-term role in the squad. Once seen as a key attacking pillar, Pulisic has struggled to maintain consistency, and injuries have further disrupted his rhythm. The current run of over 100 days without a goal has only intensified the pressure. Christian Pulisic of AC Milan looks on prior a Serie A match Yet, within this uncertainty lies opportunity. Upcoming matches present a chance for Pulisic to rediscover his scoring touch and remind the coaching staff of his value. A strong performance could shift the narrative, especially as Allegri evaluates who can be trusted in decisive moments. Does Pulisic belong in Allegri’s plans? Despite his struggles, the American star has not been excluded from Allegri’s plans, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. The manager still considers him an important part of the attacking setup, particularly for his versatility and creativity. Even amid declining form, he remains Milan’s second-top scorer and is expected to feature prominently next season. The list of guaranteed players also includes names like Mike Maignan, Matteo Gabbia, and Adrien Rabiot, forming a spine of reliability across the team. Around them, Allegri aims to build a competitive unit capable of challenging domestically and in Europe. Pulisic’s inclusion suggests that the club still believes in his ability to contribute at a high level.

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 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 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: 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.

Milan have prepared their offer for Leon Goretzka, who might decide on his future sooner than anticipated, and they’ll be in the running for Robert Lewandowski if his demands are somewhat reasonable. The Rossoneri are willing to tender a three-year contract with €5M wages. The post Milan Keep Pursuing Bayern Munich and Barcelona Aces appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

After numerous inconsistencies, AC Milan are preparing for a revolution in their roster, targeting Leon Goretzka. To secure his arrival for the 2026–27 season, the Rossoneri are reportedly preparing a formal contract offer worth €5 million. Throughout the season, AC Milan have struggled to find consistency in their performances, accumulating a series of draws and criticism of their play. In response, they are targeting radical changes to their squad, identifying Leon Goretzka’s arrival as their marquee reinforcement. Seeking to secure his signing for the 2026–27 season, the Rossoneri are reportedly preparing a formal contract offer worth €5 million. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Rossoneri are determined to pursue the signing of Leon Goretzka as free agent from Bayern Munich, offering him a three-year contract worth €5 million per season. With this, they are making their best possible offer to the German, outbidding his suitors by offering more years and a significantly stronger overall package. Despite this, the 31-year-old midfielder has not made a final decision. AC Milan are not the only club interested in Goretzka’s signing, as Juventus, Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, Napoli, Inter Milan, and Fenerbahçe are also in the race. For this reason, the Rossoneri must not only present a strong salary offer, but also a competitive sporting project. Securing a place in the UEFA Champions League could be a first step, but they would also need to promise further changes to their squad. Leon Goretzka may boost AC Milan midfield consistency Massimiliano Allegri has decided to rely on Luka Modrić and Adrien Rabiot as key pieces in midfield. Nevertheless, the Rossoneri have struggled to find consistency, remaining lacking in creativity and attacking threat. Given this, the potential arrival of Leon Goretzka could be a significant boost for the team, as he could bring balance and provide creative freedom. Leon Goretzka of FC Bayern Munich replaces Joshua Kimmich. As a box-to-box profile, Goretzka would arrive to occupy the base of AC Milan’s midfield alongside Modrić. With this, he could offer greater defensive balance during matches, which could relieve Rabiot of responsibilities and allow him to shine more offensively. In addition, the German could be key in counterattacks, offering the kind of offensive contribution that Ruben Loftus-Cheek used to provide at his best. Goretzka lack of playing time could pose challenge at AC Milan Unlike previous seasons, Leon Goretzka has become a rotational player at Bayern Munich. In the current campaign, he has played 1,835 minutes, mostly coming on as a substitute for Aleksandar Pavlović, completing 90 minutes only a few times. Given this, he has seen a noticeable drop in his level, showing his lack of continuity. For this reason, AC Milan could face the challenge of restoring the best version of the 31-year-old star.

Napoli hosted AC Milan at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for Gameweek 31 of Serie A 2025/2026 in a clash that was decisive for the second spot in the league. The match ended with a late 1-0 win for Napoli following an intense tactical contest that saw numerous in-game adjustments from both sides as they tried […] The post Napoli Vs AC Milan [1–0] – Serie A 2025/2026: Antonio Conte Adjustments Break The Deadlock – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Robert De Zerbi could stir things up massively at Tottenham and make Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang the star of his new-look team next season. That is the bold view of European football expert Andy Bras…

In January, there were increasing doubts about the future of Ruben Lotus-Cheek at Milan. Aston Villa attempted to bring him back to England and at a point, it seemed like his exit could go through. Fortunately for Max Allegri’s side, it did not. With a new contract on the way, the Englishman showed his value […]

It is fair to suggest that Lecce and Como were completely contrasting challenges for Milan. One posed the threat of completely outplaying them on the pitch and the other nearly left the Rossoneri frustrated until the goal actually came. All that matters though, is the result. Milan took six points from the two ties, even […]

Dan and Sam are here with The Liverpool Transfer Podcast where they react to reports that Liverpool have made contact with Rabiot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste is here with today's news update and transfer rumours. We've got news on Mo Salah, Wataru Endo and Sepp van den Berg as well as some reliable journalists linking Liverpool with moves for Adrien Rabiot, Crysencio Summerville and Rayan Ait-Nouri! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our end of season predictions are HERE! Jules, Vish, Pete and Jim reveal who they picked way back in August last year and there are - quite frankly - some absolute rotters in there. We also discuss Man City’s plans to build a tunnel to London for Declan Rice, while across the city Adrien Rabiot’s mum holds the entire Manchester United board hostage. Plus, Pete has an idea for a quite inappropriate new TV show and Jules gives you a song to send you into the weekend! Breaking news: it’s not Pit and Bull. Share your predictions with us on socials with #RamblePredictions! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete and Dharms are joined by European football writer Tom Williams as they assess the situation at Manchester United, with Adrien Rabiot closing in on a move to Old Trafford. They discuss what the France international will bring to United before chatting about the club’s overall transfer strategy after they pulled out of a surprise move to sign Marko Arnautovic (06:09). It could be a busy final few weeks for Chelsea, with Wesley Fofana their main target. But one player that will not be at Stamford Bridge next season is Timo Werner after he re-joined RB Leipzig (26:01). The panel discuss what went wrong for him in the Premier League before Dharms rounds up the rest of the transfer news and Pete delivers his final thought (39:32). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Journalist Andy Mitten joined Joe Molloy on Monday's Off The Ball to assess Manchester United's defeat to Brighton, and discuss Adrien Rabiot, Marko Arnautovic and the other players United are rumoured to be interested in signing.

Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Adam Crafton & Laurie Whitwell to discuss Manchester United's pursuit of Adrien Rabiot from Juventus & Marko Arnautovic from Bologna.. David exclusively reveals a huge story from his weekly column that Barcelona told Frenkie de Jong that they have evidence of criminality around contract given by old board and cause for legal action vs all involved. We are also joined by our Aston Villa writer Gregg Evans after a disappointing start to the season for Steven Gerrard - will he get to spend the money from the sale of Carney Chukwuemeka. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tanguy Ndombele is out at Tottenham. Giovani Lo Celso appears likely to follow. We look back on a number of midfielders that we've raved over before, including the two from Tottenham and Naby Keita, Adrien Rabiot, and Paul Pogba, and ask what happened with them and do we take any new conclusions from these results? Support the show

France are out of Europe, after PSG's capitulation against Manchester United is followed by Barcelona beating Lyon 5-1 and Arsenal overturning Rennes' first-leg lead with a 3-0 home win. The gang's all here to discuss that, and the Classique which saw PSG beating OM 3-1 in a game that saw Steve Mandanda sent off, banjaxing OM's chances. Kris, Jez, Phil and Rich cover all that, the relegation fight, various fan protests, the latest on Adrien Rabiot, and the France squad for the upcoming Euro qualifiers against Moldova and Iceland, as well as any other business.