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Watch: Rabiot and Leao link up as Milan edge past Verona – the highlights

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan were far from their best on Sunday at the Stadio Bentegodi, but they emerged with the win they so badly needed. The winner came from Adrien Rabiot in the 41st minute, with the Frenchman slotting home after Rafael Leao’s through ball. There wasn’t much quality aside from that though, with Milan leaving the result open […] The post Watch: Rabiot and Leao link up as Milan edge past Verona – the highlights appeared first on SempreMilan.

GdS: ‘Without peace’ – Leao struggles again despite assist with substitution reaction highlighted

By: Oliver Fisher Rafael Leao set up the winning moment against Hellas Verona on Sunday, but his afternoon was far from smooth again. As La Gazzetta dello Sport recall, it was another unwelcome substitution in another goalless match and a mixed performance, saved only by the assist for Adrien Rabiot. Leao didn’t shine at the Bentegodi, failing to […] The post GdS: ‘Without peace’ – Leao struggles again despite assist with substitution reaction highlighted appeared first on SempreMilan.

CorSera: A win without dazzling – attack still an issue as Milan secure eighth 1-0

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan were far from fully convincing in their win over Hellas Verona on Sunday, but they got the three points they badly needed. As Corriere della Sera (via MilanNews) write this morning, it had to be a victory and it was. Without dazzling and with great difficulty at times, Milan returned to winning ways […] The post CorSera: A win without dazzling – attack still an issue as Milan secure eighth 1-0 appeared first on SempreMilan.

GdS: Rabiot the only quality – how Milan secured a big three points in Verona

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan took a big step towards securing Champions League qualification with a 1-0 win against Hellas Verona on Sunday. La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write that Milan did what they had to do: they won against a Verona side that are struggling and regained second place from Napoli, albeit on goal difference. It […] The post GdS: Rabiot the only quality – how Milan secured a big three points in Verona appeared first on SempreMilan.

Gallery: ‘Champions League, here we are’, ‘Rabiot makes Max smile’ – Today’s front pages in Italy

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan were not at their best against Hellas Verona, but they did just about enough to win at the Bentegodi on Sunday. Milan travelled to Veneto with a clear aim in mind: to win and reclaim second place in the table, especially after back-to-back defeats. While it was far from pretty, they managed to […] The post Gallery: ‘Champions League, here we are’, ‘Rabiot makes Max smile’ – Today’s front pages in Italy appeared first on SempreMilan.

£120M Worldie makes decision on joining Arsenal: summer move to happen

The future of star forward Rafael Leão is once again under the spotlight after fresh reports in Italy suggested he... The post £120M Worldie makes decision on joining Arsenal: summer move to happen appeared first on IcFootballNews – .

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Good news for Christian Pulisic as Allegri confirms his future at AC Milan amid Champions League push

With the team currently pushing for Champions League qualification, Christian Pulisic received a major boost as manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed he will remain as head coach of AC Milan. Christian Pulisic has endured a turbulent few weeks, marked not only by his own dip in form but also by persistent rumors surrounding manager Massimiliano Allegri. The situation finally appears to have stabilized as AC Milan push for a UEFA Champions League berth, with the Italian tactician officially confirming his commitment to the club. In recent weeks, Allegri’s future in the Milan dugout had been called into question, with reports labeling him a top candidate for the Italy national team vacancy following their disastrous 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. With the squad already struggling for consistency, the prospect of a mid-process coaching change threatened to derail Pulisic and the rest of the locker room. However, during a post-match press conference following a narrow 1-0 away win over Hellas Verona, Allegri left no room for speculation when asked about his plans. “My thoughts are on Milan; we started a journey together and we will continue it together,” the Italian boss stated. Sunday’s Matchday 33 victory snapped a two-game skid that saw Milan suffer back-to-back losses to Napoli (1-0) and Udinese (3-0), with the team currently sitting in second place with 66 points. While Inter Milan holds a commanding 12-point lead and could clinch the Scudetto as early as next week, the Rossoneri have pivoted their primary objective to securing a top-four finish and a return to Europe’s elite competition. Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan celebrates scoring against Hellas Verona with Rafael Leao. Allegri remained candid about Milan’s current state, acknowledging the team is far from its peak performance: “It was a complicated match because we were coming off two defeats, and because at this stage, there is much more pressure. We need to do better technically, but right now, we have to get straight to the point and bring home the results we need for the Champions League… This result doesn’t give us the guarantee of entering the Champions League, but we are quite a bit further ahead.“ Milan’s offensive struggles continue Despite being in the hunt for the Serie A title for much of the 2025-26 campaign, the team has suffered a significant second-half regression. One of the most notable drop-offs has come from Pulisic himself who, after a blistering start that saw the USMNT star earn Player of the Month honors in September, his production has vanished in the new year; he has registered just one assist in 16 appearances during the 2026 calendar year. Against Verona, Pulisic failed to record a single shot on target. Meanwhile, Rafael Leao, another superstar whose season has been hampered by injury, provided the crucial assist for Adrien Rabiot’s game-winner. Still, the statistics are alarming for Milan’s marquee duo: in 738 minutes played together, they have combined for just two goals, a damning lack of production for a pair expected to lead the Rossoneri frontline. Speaking to SportMediaset, Allegri emphasized that injuries have taken a heavy toll on both playmakers: “Leao provided an assist. He did what he had to do, then I took him off because you can’t play with 12 players. Rafa has important qualities, so he must be decisive. Both he and Pulisic have had injuries this season. The important thing is to keep this attitude until the end.“

Verona boss Sammarco bemoans ‘serious mistake’ that cost his side in Milan loss

By: Oliver Fisher Hellas Verona head coach Paolo Sammarco was happy with how his side played against AC Milan overall, but admitted they switched off at a key moment. Milan ended up emerging with three points from the Stadio MarcAntonio Bentegodi but they were made to work very hard for the win. The only bit of quality came just before […] The post Verona boss Sammarco bemoans ‘serious mistake’ that cost his side in Milan loss appeared first on SempreMilan.

Fofana lifts lid on mood after Verona win and evolving role: “In the right space”

By: Oliver Fisher Youssouf Fofana provided some reassuring words regarding his substitution, and lifted the lid on how his role has changed. Having been dropped for the 3-0 defeat to Udinese last weekend, Fofana was reinstated into the side on the right of the midfield three, just as the 3-5-2 formation was used once again by Massimiliano Allegri […] The post Fofana lifts lid on mood after Verona win and evolving role: “In the right space” appeared first on SempreMilan.

Rafa, Rabiot and runs continued: All the key stats from Hellas Verona vs. AC Milan

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan came away from the Stadio Bentegodi with an important 1-0 victory over Hellas Verona, but they were made to fight hard for the win. The winner came from Adrien Rabiot in the 41st minute as he slotted home a Rafael Leao feed that had put him 1v1. There wasn’t much quality aside from […] The post Rafa, Rabiot and runs continued: All the key stats from Hellas Verona vs. AC Milan appeared first on SempreMilan.

Gabbia discusses ‘coincidence’ of defeats without him and brands Allegri ‘crucial’

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan defender Matteo Gabbia has insisted Massimiliano Allegri is ‘crucial’ to the team, after a ‘tough’ win over Hellas Verona. In the 41st minute, the Rossoneri got the only goal of the game with one of the only moments of composure. Rafael Leao was the provider as he slid a through ball to Adrien […] The post Gabbia discusses ‘coincidence’ of defeats without him and brands Allegri ‘crucial’ appeared first on SempreMilan.

Milan, nessuno come Leao: solo Hojlund meglio di lui in Serie A

Grazie ai suoi 9 gol e 3 assist, Rafael Leão ha portato 15 punti al Milan in campionato, meno soltanto dei 17 accumulati dal Napoli grazie alle 13 partecipazioni alla rete di Højlund. E grazie all'assist per Rabiot, Leão ha preso parte al suo 50° gol esterno in Serie A; dal suo arrivo in rossonero, solo 4 giocatori hanno preso parte a più reti lontano da casa nel torneo: Martínez (77), Berardi-Immobile (61 entrambi) e Lukaku (52)..

Allegri analyses Milan’s ‘complicated’ win over Verona and states Milan journey will ‘continue’

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri has conceded that AC Milan weren’t at their best against Verona but banked an important win, while he responded again to the Italy speculation. Milan never really hit their full flow in truth and were made to wait until just before the break to open the scoring. Adrien Rabiot was the one who […] The post Allegri analyses Milan’s ‘complicated’ win over Verona and states Milan journey will ‘continue’ appeared first on SempreMilan.

Rabiot admits to frustration after Verona win and responds to Allegri talk: “Not even a question”

By: Oliver Fisher Adrien Rabiot has admitted AC Milan could have played better in their win over Hellas Verona, even if three points are what matters. There is rarely such a thing as an easy three points in Serie A, but Milan could have made things easier for themselves than they did against Verona, who are joint-bottom of […] The post Rabiot admits to frustration after Verona win and responds to Allegri talk: “Not even a question” appeared first on SempreMilan.

Reports: Verona fans accused of racist chanting – Maignan and Leao targeted

By: Oliver Fisher Mike Maignan reportedly complained about some chants from Hellas Verona fans, who also targeted Rafael Leao too. Milan ended up emerging with three points from the Stadio MarcAntonio Bentegodi on Sunday afternoon, but it was far from their best performance of the season against a team that are now almost certain to be relegated to […] The post Reports: Verona fans accused of racist chanting – Maignan and Leao targeted appeared first on SempreMilan.

Hellas Verona 0-1 AC Milan: Rossoneri take big step towards top four with Rabiot’s goal

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan took an important step towards locking up a Champions League place as they beat struggling Hellas Verona 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. It was not a vintage performance nor was it a brilliant advert for Serie A either, but the one moment of quality came from Milan as Adrien Rabiot fired in from Rafael […] The post Hellas Verona 0-1 AC Milan: Rossoneri take big step towards top four with Rabiot’s goal appeared first on SempreMilan.

Watch: Rabiot puts Milan ahead against Verona after nice link-up with Leao

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan looked like having a very frustrating first half in Verona against Hellas, but they took the lead just before the break. In the 41st minute, Milan did take the lead through the Rafael Leao to Adrien Rabiot link-up that had been threatening on previous occasions inside the opening half of a must-win game. […] The post Watch: Rabiot puts Milan ahead against Verona after nice link-up with Leao appeared first on SempreMilan.

Official: Hellas Verona vs. AC Milan starting XIs – three changes from Udinese loss

By: Oliver Fisher Massimiliano Allegri has named his starting line-up for AC Milan’s trip to face Hellas Verona, and he has reverted to a 3-5-2. Sunday’s game at the Stadio Bentegodi is huge in the scheme of Milan’s season. With a win, they would open up the gap to fifth place to eight points with five games to […] The post Official: Hellas Verona vs. AC Milan starting XIs – three changes from Udinese loss appeared first on SempreMilan.

A 10-game winning run: All the key stats ahead of Hellas Verona vs. Milan

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan face Hellas Verona at the Stadio Bentegodi on Sunday afternoon, hoping to keep up an excellent streak against them. Milan have played against Hellas Verona 81 times in competitive games across their nearly 127-year history, with 39 wins, 28 draws and just 14 defeats. Recently though the shift is clear to see, with […] The post A 10-game winning run: All the key stats ahead of Hellas Verona vs. Milan appeared first on SempreMilan.

Serie A Preview: Hellas Verona vs Milan – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi sets the stage for a ‘David vs Goliath’ Serie A clash between relegation-threatened Hellas Verona and top-four hopefuls Milan. Both teams desperately need points for different reasons as we approach the business end of the campaign. The post Serie A Preview: Hellas Verona vs Milan – Team News, Lineups & Prediction appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

CM: Allegri ‘leads the way’ as Milan plan squad reshaping – who should stay and who can go

By: Oliver Fisher With just six games to go in the season and a top four spot to secure, the AC Milan management are busy planning for the future. As Calciomercato.com recall, Massimiliano Allegri spoke at a press conference on the eve of the match and focused on three key themes: restoring harmony, earning a place in the […] The post CM: Allegri ‘leads the way’ as Milan plan squad reshaping – who should stay and who can go appeared first on SempreMilan.

The five key battles that could win or lose the game for Milan against Hellas Verona

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan will make the two-hour journey to the Stadio MarcAntonio Bentegodi to face Hellas Verona, hoping for a big three points. One week ago it was all doom and gloom as Milan had just lost 3-0 to Udinese at home, with their Scudetto hopes finally ended and second place surrendered to Napoli. Not only […] The post The five key battles that could win or lose the game for Milan against Hellas Verona appeared first on SempreMilan.

GdS: Predicted XIs for Hellas Verona vs. Milan – changes all over the park

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri has settled on the team that he will field against Hellas Verona this afternoon, it is claimed. Against Udinese last Saturday, Allegri decided it was time to try out a new system. He went with a 4-3-3 to try and unlock the attack, but instead what happened is the defence […] The post GdS: Predicted XIs for Hellas Verona vs. Milan – changes all over the park appeared first on SempreMilan.

‘Has given everything’ – Dida praises Leao amid questions regarding his Milan future

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.

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Serie A preview: Hellas Verona vs. AC Milan – Team news, opposition insight, stats and prediction

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have six games left in the Serie A season, the first of which will come on Sunday afternoon away against Hellas Verona. After being in the title race and firmly in the top four, things have taken a downward turn for Milan since their 24-game unbeaten run was snapped by Parma. Since then […] The post Serie A preview: Hellas Verona vs. AC Milan – Team news, opposition insight, stats and prediction appeared first on SempreMilan.

Leao benefited from Milan boos, insists Allegri

Massimiliano Allegri believes Rafael Leao benefited from the boos aimed towards him by AC Milan during their defeat to Udinese. The Rossoneri fell to a 3-0 defeat last weekend, with Leao receiving jeers from the home fans at San Siro when being substituted off. Leao has failed to score in his last four games; he […] The post Leao benefited from Milan boos, insists Allegri appeared first on Soccer News.

Fatto Quotidiano: Seven players could leave Milan this summer as another revolution awaits

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.

‘Needed a bit of booing’ – Allegri believes Leao will benefit from San Siro treatment

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.

GdS: €175m clause fades into background – how much Milan are likely to pocket from Leao

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.

CorSport: Allegri relies on the norms – Leao and Pulisic to lead Milan’s 3-5-2

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.

Barcelona interested in shock move for second Atletico Madrid forward

Barcelona are looking to bring in a centre-forward this summer, and for some time it has been reported that their preferred choice for the number nine spot is Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez. For some time, Los Colchoneros have been adamant that he is not for sale, but now it seems the Catalan side have […] The post Barcelona interested in shock move for second Atletico Madrid forward appeared first on Football España.

Bastoni, Leao, David, ma anche Kean, Zaccagni, Morata, Oristanio: tutti i giocatori che sperano in un finale top per salvare la stagione

Rush finale della stagione 2025/26, ci siamo. Un mese, qualcosina di più, e i verdetti della stagione saranno tutti emessi. Se da una parte l'Inter sembra avviarsi verso il suo 21esimo Scudetto e Pisa e Verona appaiono condannate alla retrocessione, restano da assegnare i piazzamenti europei e il terzo slot della discesa verso la Serie B. Queste ultime sei partite saranno decisive per questi traguardi e per tutti quei giocatori, nelle rose delle 20 squadre di Serie A, che sono stati finora protagonisti di stagioni negative per un motivo o per l'altro, e ora vanno in cerca di un finale di stagione al top per rilanciarsi. Facciamo una panoramica. INTER Bastoni MILAN Pulisic Leao Nkunku JUVENTUS David Openda Koopmeiners LAZIO Zaccagni FIORENTINA Kean ATALANTA Chi deve provare ad emergere in casa Dea è ancora Lazar Samardzic. Un buon avvio con Juric, poi è scivolato nelle gerarchie anche dopo la partenza di Lookman e ha fallito occasioni importanti come quella contro l'Inter nella sconfitta 0-1 della New Balance Arena. Il serbo non è nuovo a sirene di mercato, che con buoni ingressi in campo e dei colpi dei suoi in Coppa Italia, dove l'Atalanta è in semifinale contro la Lazio, possono indirizzare in un verso o nell'altro il suo futuro. BOLOGNA Come non menzionare Orsolini? L'esterno offensivo, strepitoso da anni, ha attraversato mesi di profonda crisi senza riuscire ad incidere come al suo solito, senza essere pericoloso "dalla sua mattonella" per usare le parole del tecnico Vincenzo Italiano. Ora che il Bologna è uscito dall'Europa League, Orso potrà investire tutte le proprie energie nell'ultima parte del campionato. CAGLIARI Qui non si tratta tanto di brutte prestazioni, quanto di sfortuna: il Gallo Andrea Belotti è appena tornato dopo la rottura del crociato patita in autunno e ha 6 partite per ricominciare a segnare come aveva iniziato a fare nella sua nuova vita cagliaritana. COMO Facile: Alvaro Morata, arrivato come ariete del sogno europeo della banda di Fabregas e ben presto scavalcato da Anastasios Douvikas nelle gerarchie. Il greco ha messo a segno 11 reti, 11 in più di quelle dello spagnolo ex Juve e Milan in campionato. L'unica gioia è arrivata in Coppa Italia, con la rete segnata nella vittoria sulla Fiorentina agli ottavi, nel finale. Morata riuscirà a segnare almeno una volta in questa Serie A? CREMONESE Nella grande depressione calcistica vissuta dalla Cremonese da dicembre in poi ci sentiamo di indicare in Federico Baschirotto il giocatore che più ha bisogno di ritrovarsi: tra il crollo del reparto che gli fa capo, la difesa, e alcuni problemi fisici che ne hanno limitato il 2026, il finale di stagione gli impone l'ingrato compito di cercare di estromettere dalla Serie A la sua ex squadra, il Lecce. FIORENTINA Non è stata proprio la stagione di Moise Kean, soprattutto se rapportata alla scorsa da 25 reti in tutte le competizioni. Un problema fastidiosissimo alla tibia, tante occasioni sbagliate nella prima disastrosa parte di stagione, più la delusione di Zenica con la maglia della Nazionale. Non è riuscito a dare il proprio apporto nei quarti di finale di Conference League, persi contro il Crystal Palace, e non dovrebbe farcela nemmeno per la prossima di campionato contro il Lecce. Il futuro è un'incognita, dato che ora come ora è difficile immaginare che qualcuno possa attivare la clausola rescissoria da 62 milioni di euro presente nel suo contratto e valida dal 1 al 15 luglio... GENOA Le grandi delusioni del Genoa, Stanciu, Gronbaek e Carboni, hanno tutte cambiato squadra. Possiamo allora indicare Aaron Martin, che rispetto all'anno scorso ha sfornato meno assist e, anche a causa dello stallo sul rinnovo di contratto, è stato spesso relegato in panchina da Ellertsson. Il rigore sbagliato contro la Juventus pesa, ma dal suo piede continuano ad arrivare traiettorie invitanti per la testa di Ostigard e Vasquez. Altri assist all'orizzonte da qui a fine maggio? INTER Il giocatore forse più chiacchierato delle ultime settimane è stato Alessandro Bastoni: prima la simulazione su Kalulu in Inter-Juventus, poi l'espulsione in Bosnia-Italia e tutt'attorno l'interesse del Barcellona che lo vorrebbe per la propria linea arretrata. Il finale di campionato, a partire da dopo il Cagliari visto che il tecnico Chivu ne ha annunciato l'assenza, 5 partite per chiudere al meglio possibile prima di prendere quella che potrebbe essere la decisione più difficile ed importante della sua carriera. JUVENTUS Torniamo sugli attaccanti: Jonathan David, a differenza di Lois Openda, ha deluso ma non è stato ancora definitivamente bocciato. Ha dato qualche cenno di pericolosità qua e là nel corso della stagione, ma Spalletti è arrivato a preferirgli il falso nove in assenza di Vlahovic. Per arrivare nelle migliori condizioni al Mondiale casalingo col Canada, all'ex Lille serve qualche iniezione di fiducia nell'ultimo segmento di annata. LAZIO Che è successo a Mattia Zaccagni? Non è che alla Lazio si possa imputare molto, visto che prima il mercato era bloccato e poi la squadra è stata rivoluzionata, ma l'ex Verona doveva essere una delle poche certezze almeno a livello di contributo ai goal ed è successo tutto l'opposto. Tanto volume di gioco, pochissimi guizzi sotto porta e, nel 2026, anche un infortunio. Riuscirà a chiudere in crescendo il suo anno più complicato fin qui in biancoceleste? LECCE E' appena tornato a disposizione per il finale di stagione Francesco Camarda, che il Milan aveva scelto di prestare al Lecce per la prima annata in Serie A. Un goal al Bologna nel 2-2 del girone di andata, poi un brutto infortunio alla spalla che ha convinto i salentini a rifugiarsi in Cheddira dal Sassuolo come alternativa a Stulic. Di Francesco avrà bisogno anche del suo aiuto, magari negli spezzoni finali, per trovare i goal salvezza. MILAN Con Pulisic è una bella lotta, ma forse Rafael Leao è quello che ha deluso di più a livello di continuità nell'anno che doveva essere quello della sua consacrazione definitiva nel ruolo di attaccante cucitogli addosso da Allegri. Anche lui, come il grande amico Kean, deve la sua stagione altalenante anche a dei problemi fisici di varia natura che hanno compromesso soprattutto la preparazione fisica. Per questo il 10 rossonero cerca riscatto nelle ultime partite prima di un Mondiale che vede il suo Portogallo tra le favorite. NAPOLI Errori, infortuni, esclusioni importanti: l'azzurro non è il colore di Alessandro Buongiorno nel 2025/26. Il pilastro dello Scudetto dell'anno scorso assieme a Rrahmani è stato spesso fuori causa, e quando ha giocato è apparso una versione meno dominante di quello che abbiamo imparato a conoscere a Torino. E anche la difesa della Nazionale ha dovuto farne a meno, data la stagione negativa in corso. PARMA Gaetano Oristanio si è fermato nella sua crescita, dopo un anno tutto sommato positivo al Venezia. Problemi fisici all'inizio, tanta panchina poi, l'arrivo di Strefezza ha definitivamente consolidato la coppia offensiva con Pellegrino. Oristanio cerca il rilancio, e come lui Ondrejka in un momento in cui il Parma è relativamente sicuro di rimanere in Serie A. PISA Una delle poche delusioni tra i giocatori arrivati a gennaio: Rafiu Durosinmi doveva essere l'alfiere della rincorsa salvezza del Pisa, ma si è fermato alla rete all'Atalanta la sera del suo esordio con i colori nerazzurri. L'espulsione contro il Cagliari è stato il punto più basso, nelle ultime partite, dato che la Serie B è vicina ad essere matematica, ci sarà modo di chiudere meglio la sua parentesi pisana. ROMA Per i giallorossi possiamo scegliere Matias Soulé: bene nella prima parte di stagione, come Pulisic del Milan, poi il calo con noie fisiche e riduzione di minutaggio e impatto sui risultati della Roma, che infatti sono andati in flessione. Recentemente è tornato ad essere titolare e Gasperini si aspetta i rifornimenti giusti per Malen. SASSUOLO Poche le delusioni in un Sassuolo che si è salvato con grande agio e veleggia in questo finale di stagione. Forse, vista anche la prima buona annata da protagonista al Verona, da Josh Doig ci si poteva attendere di più, e in effetti nella seconda parte di stagione lo scozzese ha perso il posto da titolare a vantaggio di Ulisses Garcia. Può sperare nelle rotazioni da qui in avanti, anche per rilanciarsi in vista della prossima stagione. TORINO E' Duvan Zapata il giocatore che ha più voglia di lanciare verso l'alto il proprio rendimento in casa Toro. Con D'Aversa la squadra si è portata al sicuro dopo una prima parte di stagione pericolante che ha portato all'esonero di Baroni, ma la punta numero uno è stata Simeone. Il capitano qualche goal l'ha trovato, ma ha bisogno di ritrovarsi dopo il terribile infortunio dell'autunno 2024 che lo ha tenuto fermo quasi un anno. UDINESE Difficile trovare un giocatore che abbia reso meno del previsto nella bella stagione dell'Udinese, ma se vogliamo possiamo aspettarci qualcosa dal 9 di riserva, Adam Buksa, ora che Davis è di nuovo infortunato. Inizialmente Runjaic preferisce Zaniolo con Atta ed Ekkelenkamp a supporto, ma senza l'inglese il polacco potrà mettere assieme più minuti. VERONA Qui c'è l'imbarazzo della scelta. Uno che ha veramente reso al di sotto delle aspettative è Amin Sarr, che ha perso il posto prima a vantaggio di Giovane e poi di Bowie da gennaio in poi. Come per il Pisa, il Verona è ormai spacciato, e quindi Sammarco dovrà rendersi conto di quali giocatori potranno essere disponibili anche nella prossima stagione in cadetteria.

Watch: ‘Ultimate devaluing’ – Bdair criticises Milan management for Leao treatment

By: Isak Möller Our podcast regular, Ahmed Bdair, has ranted about the issues that have led to Rafael Leao potentially leaving AC Milan this summer, with particular criticism for the management. It has been a tough season for Leao so far, struggling to find consistency in a new attacking role, and rumours have suggested that he could leave […] The post Watch: ‘Ultimate devaluing’ – Bdair criticises Milan management for Leao treatment appeared first on SempreMilan.

Nkunku’s brace and Pulisic’s strike: Milan hoping Verona clash will revive the attack again

By: Isak Möller AC Milan are hoping that the clash against Verona will be another occasion for the attack to revive itself, given their massive struggles in front of goal lately. The defeat to Udinese truly confirmed that Milan have a massive problem in attack. Of course, that was clear before, but even a switch to a 4-3-3 […] The post Nkunku’s brace and Pulisic’s strike: Milan hoping Verona clash will revive the attack again appeared first on SempreMilan.

GdS: Back to unsuccessful basics for Verona-Milan as star duo will start together

By: Isak Möller After the failed 4-3-3 experiment against Udinese, Massimiliano Allegri will revert to the usual formation on Saturday evening, which means Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic start up front. It’s been said by many since, including us, but the formation experiment was indeed a massive failure for the Rossoneri. The scoreline said it all and now […] The post GdS: Back to unsuccessful basics for Verona-Milan as star duo will start together appeared first on SempreMilan.

Romano: Milan ‘trying to understand’ as Lewandowski is ‘not happy’ with Barca offer

By: Isak Möller Robert Lewandowski is an option for AC Milan in the summer, and as a report claims, the Rossoneri are currently evaluating if that option is feasible. It feels like we say it every season, but Milan’s biggest problem this campaign has been finding the back of the net. Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic have been […] The post Romano: Milan ‘trying to understand’ as Lewandowski is ‘not happy’ with Barca offer appeared first on SempreMilan.

Gallery ‘High-quality signings’, ‘Keep Allegri’ – Today’s headlines in Gazzetta dello Sport

By: Isak Möller The season finale hasn’t exactly been without friction for Milan, which is far from ideal, but at least it seems we are heading in the right direction. Massimiliano Allegri’s future has really been the main focus in the last week or so, with the national team rumours gathering steam. Seeing as Milan are in a […] The post Gallery ‘High-quality signings’, ‘Keep Allegri’ – Today’s headlines in Gazzetta dello Sport appeared first on SempreMilan.

GdS: Gabbia, Tomori, Fofana, 3-5-2 – Allegri returns to tested formula in Verona

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan’s preparations for the trip to Verona resumed today, following a Wednesday off granted by Massimiliano Allegri. After speculation in the media in the days prior suggested that he would, the starting line-ups confirmed Allegri’s decision to switch to a 4-3-3 against Udinese. It featured an attacking trio of Alexis Saelemaekers and Christian Pulisic […] The post GdS: Gabbia, Tomori, Fofana, 3-5-2 – Allegri returns to tested formula in Verona appeared first on SempreMilan.

Desailly believes Leao has Ballon d’Or potential but asks question: “Does he really want it?”

By: Oliver Fisher Former AC Milan defender Marcel Desailly has spoken about Rafael Leao’s untapped potential, and the bizarre Maldini-Bastoni comparisons. Desailly was bought from European champions Marseille and became a crucial pillar in Fabio Capello’s Milan that won the Serie A and European Cup double. In the final in Athens against Cruijff’s Barcelona, he scored the final […] The post Desailly believes Leao has Ballon d’Or potential but asks question: “Does he really want it?” appeared first on SempreMilan.

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