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One save in win Maignan recorded one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Genoa.

Impact Maignan was decisive in Sunday's 2-1 win at Genoa, producing his most important intervention late in the second half when Jeff Ekhator received a pass in behind the Milan back line and struck powerfully, with the French goalkeeper parrying the ball away to his left to prevent what would have been a costly equalizer in the race for a top-four finish. Maignan has now kept 13 Serie A clean sheets and made 99 saves across 36 appearances this season, and will look to carry that momentum into the final match of the campaign against Cagliari.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Spared in Genoa fixture Modric (face) wasn't utilized in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Modric was available and was spotted warming up, but he wasn't ultimately deployed, as Milan were managing a lead for most of the contest. He might be fielded only if necessary also in the season finale against Cagliari on Sunday to avoid risky blows to the face. Ardon Jashari and Samuele Ricci split duties at the position again in relief.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance against Genoa Ricci (ankle) had five clearances, committed two fouls and created one scoring chance in 22 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Genoa.

Impact Ricci was good to go despite being dinged up and shored up the midfield down the stretch, setting a new season high in clearances. He has tallied at least one in three consecutive bouts, racking up seven and adding one assist, three chances created and two tackles (one won) over that span.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli secures spot but Serie A's final-day Champions League math is still wide open

Napoli secured a spot in next season’s Champions League but the other two remaining places in Europe’s elite club competition could go to any of four teams in Serie A

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Eligible to face Cagliari Saelemaekers served a one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Saelemaekers will be back versus Cagliari next Sunday and compete with Zachary Athekame, who scored in relief. Saelemaekers has taken one shot in five consecutive outings (three on target), registering seven chances created, seven crosses (two accurate) and three interceptions during that stretch. Furthermore, He has recorded one or more tackles in his last 10 outings, totaling 20 (10 won).

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Cagliari Leao cleared a one-match suspension in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Leao will be eligible to play versus Cagliari next Sunday and compete with Christian Pulisic, Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Gimenez for two spots up front. He had gotten the nod in five games in a row prior to his ban. He has fired at least one shot in his last three appearances, amassing five (one on target) and adding two key passes and three crosses (zero accurate), with no goal contributions.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Clears disqualification Estupinan completed a one-game ban in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Estupinan will be eligible to play against Cagliari next Sunday and likely deputize Davide Bartesaghi. He has scored once and notched 10 crosses (five accurate), nine clearances and five tackles (two won) in his last five showings (three starts), although he's been an unused sub in four of the last seven rounds.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Genoa Ricci (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Genoa.

Impact Ricci is healthy enough to be an option but not to start. Ardon Jashari is getting the call as the linchpin of the midfield, while Luka Modric (face) begins as a sub as well, following a two-week absence. Ricci has logged three key passes, five crosses (two accurate) and six tackles (one won) in his last five displays (two starts).

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against Genoa Pulisic (glute) is commencing on the bench in Sunday's tilt versus Genoa.

Impact Pulisic is fit enough to be an option but not to play major minutes without risking a more serious injury. Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Gimenez are forming the initial frontline in this one sans Rafael Leao (suspension). Pulisic will likely get some action in the second half.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Genoa Modric (face) will begin as a sub for Sunday's contest versus Genoa.

Impact Modric will soldier through a cheekbone fracture but won't start in this one due to a lack of practice in recent days. Ardon Jashari is replacing him in the XI. Modric has created three chances and logged 10 crosses (one accurate) and six corners in his last four outings.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Modric Won't Abandon Milan: Available Against Genoa Luka Modrić accelerated his recovery after delicate facial surgery and will be available for the crucial clash between AC Milan and Genoa CF...

MAY 16 • BEINSPORTS.COM

In doubt for Genoa contest Ricci "will have to pass a game-day fitness test Sunday because of an ankle sprain," coach Massimiliano Allegri relayed.

Impact Ricci replaced Luka Modric (face) last week but turned his ankle in the last training session and is questionable. Ardon Jashari is currently the lone fully healthy option at the position, while Modric has been cleared to play with a mask.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Genoa game Modric (face) "was able to go through practice Saturday and will be with us against Genoa," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Modric will play with a special protection after missing two fixtures because of a cheekbone fracture. He might be eased into action since he hasn't trained a lot lately, but one of his potential replacements, Samuele Ricci, is iffy due to an ankle problem. Modric has recorded three chances created, 11 crosses (one accurate) and nine corners in his last five appearances (all starts).

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be available versus Genoa Pulisic (glute) has quickly returned to full training after missing the last match, Mediaset reported.

Impact Pulisic escaped without severe problems and will be in contention for two spots up front with Christopher Nkunku, Santiago Gimenez and Niclas Fullkrug, while Rafael Leao is suspended. He has notched one assist and logged six shots (one on target), six chances created and three crosses (one accurate) in his last six outings (four starts).

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A schedule in chaos, with half the teams unsure when they'll play this weekend

The Serie A schedule is in chaos just days before the penultimate round of fixtures

MAY 14 • Associated Press

USA Star Christian Pulisic To Return From Back Injury For AC Milan This Weekend

Christian Pulisic is likely to recover from a lower back injury in time for AC Milan’s penultimate Serie A match this weekend.

MAY 13 • FOX SPORTS

USA Star Christian Pulisic To Return From Back Injury For AC Milan This Weekend

Day-to-day following tests Pulisic (glute) avoided a strain and will be a late call for Sunday's away game versus Genoa, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Pulisic has a shot to return this week or next and will look to ramp up training over the next few days. Milan will be without Rafael Leao (suspension) versus Genoa. Christopher Nkunku, Santiago Gimenez and Niclas Fullkurg would be the lone strikers standing sans Pulisic.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Acrobatic late goal gives Bologna surprise win at Napoli

A stoppage time goal from Jonathan Rowe has given Bologna a 3-2 win against Napoli in a pulsating Serie A encounter

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Allegri: Milan must not play the blame game in Champions League quest AC Milan remain in the top four in Serie A despite their loss to Atalanta, though Massimiliano Allegri wants an improved collective effort.

MAY 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Productive display against Atalanta Rabiot had four shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created and drew four fouls in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Rabiot was one of the few Milan men who had a quality performance in the loss and was particularly active in the final third, matching his season high in attempts, but he wasn't involved in the two goals. He has recorded at least one tackle in six consecutive fixtures, amassing 16 (seven won), scoring once and adding 10 shots (three on target), four interceptions and five clearances during that stretch. Additionally, this marked his 11th appearance on the trot with one or more crosses, for a total of 25 (six accurate).

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Genoa contest Estupinan recorded two crosses (one accurate), drew two fouls and was cautioned for the fifth time in 10 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Estupinan didn't see a lot of action in this one and won't be an option for the next tilt because of yellow-card accumulation. The coach would have to adapt a player to the left wing if something happened to the starter Davide Bartesaghi.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified for Genoa meeting Saelemaekers had one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Saelemakers had a pedestrian outing for the most part, but took one shot for the fifth game in a row (three on target) and extended his streak of matches with multiple tackles to six, for a total of 15 (seven won). He won't be available for the Genoa match due to yellow-card accumulation. Zachary Athekame will likely fill in.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Genoa game Leao recorded three shots (one on goal), one tackle (one won) and one cross (zero accurate) and received his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Leao took a decent number of shots, pushing his streak with at least one to three matches, but was rarely dangerous. He'll be unavailable for the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug are the next men up at the position.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Provides helper in Atalanta contest Ricci assisted once to go with two tackles (one won), one interception and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Ricci got the call over Ardon Jashari to replace Luka Modric (orbital) and didn't have a noteworthy performance, but found Strahinja Pavlovic with a precise free kick on his side's first goal. It's his fourth helper in the campaign. He has tallied three chances created, five crosses (two accurate) and six tackles (one won) in the last five fixtures (two starts).

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Finds the target against Atalanta Pavlovic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two tackles (two won) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Pavlovic mostly struggled like the rest of the Atalanta rearguard but gave his team some hope late in the game with a surgical header on a set piece. He's up to five goals in the season. He has posted at least one clearance in 10 consecutive matches, racking up 36, contributing to four clean sheets and recording 10 shots (three on target), 22 tackles (10 won) and nine interceptions during that stretch.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Napoli secures spot but Serie A's final-day Champions League math is still wide open

Serie A schedule in chaos, with half the teams unsure when they'll play this weekend

USA Star Christian Pulisic To Return From Back Injury For AC Milan This Weekend

Acrobatic late goal gives Bologna surprise win at Napoli