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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.

By: Oliver Fisher With a return to European football looking likely for AC Milan, the management will have to start thinking about the squad list regulations. It is April 15th, so it’s only right that the team and players are fully focused on the final stretch of the season, with six games to go and a top four […] The post A squad to build with an eye on the rules: Where Milan stand relative to UEFA regulations appeared first on SempreMilan.

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.

Il Milan va a Verona alla ricerca di punti fondamentali per blindare il terzo posto ma con il rischio dei tanti diffidati

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: Isak Möller It ended up being a very tough Saturday evening to swallow for AC Milan and the fans, as Udinese scored three goals and also clinched all three points. Milan headed into the clash with a willingness to bounce back from the Napoli defeat on Easter Monday. However, it’s possible that this was just the vibe […] The post AC Milan 0-3 Udinese: Five things we learned – Leao’s new low and UCL at risk appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Isak Möller AC Milan clinched zero points in their game against Udinese last night, and with several players struggling, the newspapers didn’t go easy with their player ratings. It was certainly an evening to forget for Milan and Massimiliano Allegri. We haven’t included his ratings below, but the manager got a 4.5 from Corriere dello Sport and […] The post Leao and Allegri disasters: Player ratings for Milan-Udinese from Italian papers appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Isak Möller AC Milan have put themselves in a rather difficult situation in this finale, now at risk of missing out on the Champions League after all. Another defeat, their third in four games, has given Juventus and Como a real chance of snatching the final spots for the competition. Considering that qualification felt almost done a […] The post GdS: Champions League now at risk as alarm bells are ringing at Milan appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Isak Möller AC Milan suffered a massive defeat on their home turf, conceding three against Udinese, and the player ratings aren’t exactly filled with positive comments this evening. Milan desperately needed to win after the defeat against Napoli on Easter Monday, which suddenly brought the top-four race back into question. Due to many chances missed and poor […] The post Player Ratings: AC Milan 0-3 Udinese – Leao jeered; questions for Allegri 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.

The spotlight once again falls on Christian Pulisic as Milan prepares to host Udinese, yet uncertainty lingers over key decisions heading into the clash. The spotlight once again falls on Christian Pulisic as Milan prepares to host Udinese, yet uncertainty lingers over key decisions heading into the clash. The fixture arrives at a delicate moment for the host, which continues to wrestle with inconsistency after a damaging defeat against Napoli. With pressure mounting, the Rossoneri find themselves balancing short-term recovery with longer-term ambitions in the league. Milan returns to San Siro needing a response after slipping further behind in the title race. A 1-0 loss against Napoli marked its third defeat in six matches, effectively ending hopes of a late charge for the Serie A title. Thus, the focus has now shifted toward securing a Champions League place. Massimiliano Allegri’s side sits third but faces increasing pressure from teams below, making every remaining match critical. In response to recent struggles, Allegri appears ready to adjust his system. After months of persistence with a 3-5-2, a switch to a 4-3-3 has been tested in training, offering a more attack-minded approach. While Milan battles internal pressure, Udinese arrives with less weight on its shoulders. Sitting 11th in the table, the Bianconeri have already secured relative safety and can approach the game with freedom. Recent performances highlight their resilience: a mix of wins, draws, and narrow defeats shows a team capable of disrupting stronger opponents. Will Pulisic play? As the lineups begin to take shape, clarity finally emerges regarding Pulisic’s role. The American will start and play a key role in Milan’s front line, positioned alongside Rafael Leao and Alexis Saelemaekers. This selection comes at a crucial time in his season. The 27-year-old American has not scored in Serie A in 2026, enduring a 13-game goal drought, his longest since arriving in Italy. Despite registering 12 shots on target without scoring this year, he remains one of the most dangerous attacking outlets. The upcoming match offers a timely opportunity to reset his momentum. For Pulisic, the stakes extend beyond a single game. After scoring eight goals earlier in the campaign, his sudden dip in form has drawn attention from fans and analysts alike. Fitness issues have played a role, disrupting rhythm and limiting consistency. Christian Pulisic of AC Milan shoots past Diego Carlos and Jacobo Ramon of Como 1907 However, with a fully fit squad now available, the expectation is that he can rediscover sharpness in the final stretch. This match presents a clear narrative: a player searching for a breakthrough at a decisive point in the season. Ending the drought could reignite both personal confidence and Milan’s attacking edge. Milan vs Udinese: Confirmed lineups Milan confirmed XI (4-3-3): Maignan; Athekame, De Winter, Pavlovic, Bartesaghi; Ricci, Modric, Rabiot; Saelemaekers, Leao, Pulisic. Udinese confirmed XI (3-5-2): Okoye; Kristensen, Kabasele, Solet; Ehizibue, Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, Atta, Kamara; Zaniolo, Davis.

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: Isak Möller Alexis Saelemaekers spoke to the media ahead of AC Milan’s game against Udinese this evening, commenting on the change of formation by Massimiliano Allegri. The defeat against Napoli was a pretty big blow for Milan, who had to give up second place in the standings, so a response is needed today. The Rossoneri have won […] The post Saelemaekers explains what the formation change means for Milan-Udinese 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 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 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.

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.