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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.“

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.

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.

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.

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.