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By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan did not produce a vintage performance at the Stadio Bentegodi on Sunday, however they emerged with three important points. Many fans expected a bit more of a convincing showing given that Verona are joint-bottom of the table and heading back to Serie B barring a miracle in the final few games. Yet, there […] The post Few impress as attack remains in crisis: Player ratings for Verona-Milan from Italian papers appeared first on SempreMilan.

Max Allegri insists Milan ‘have to knuckle down’ and lock down a Champions League spot,...

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.

The Adrien Rabiot goal proved just enough for Milan to scrape victory away to rock...

Milan scrap the tactical experiment and return to 3-5-2 with Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic...

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.

Massimiliano Allegri is expected to revert to a more familiar 3-5-2 shape when Milan take...

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 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: 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.

By: Oliver Fisher All of AC Milan’s previous certainties went up in smoke inside 37 first-half minutes in their damaging defeat to Udinese. The build-up to the game was dominated by the attacking struggles that Milan are enduring, which then gave rise to the news that Massimiliano Allegri was considering a switch to playing with three forwards, removing […] The post Evolution not revolution: The tweaks Allegri must make to get Milan over the line appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan’s attack is certainly not experiencing its best moment, and the data lays bare the struggles of all five forwards. La Gazzetta dello Sport have the numbers to hand which demonstrate just how bad the crisis is. Milan’s forwards in 2026 have needed on average three shots to hit the goal (register a shot […] The post GdS: 13.5 shots needed to score – Milan’s misfiring attack bleak in comparison with rivals 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 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’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: 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 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 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.

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.