AC Milan Team News - Soccer

Strahinja Pavlovic - Gets away with some stitches Pavlovic got nine stitches to close up his head wound, but the other tests came back clean, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Pavlovic was quickly released from a local hospital and headed back to Milan with the rest of the team, as he appears to have avoided a concussion. He'll be monitored ahead of Thursday's away game against Como.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fikayo Tomori - Completes suspension Tomori cleared a one-game ban in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Tomori will be back available against Como on Thursday and will likely return to the XI, replacing Koni De Winter or Strahinja Pavlovic (head). He has notched at least one tackle and one clearance in seven matches on the trot, amassing 21 (13 won) and 28, respectively, adding 13 interceptions and five blocks and contributing to three clean sheets over that span.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Allegri frustrated by repeated Milan errors in Fiorentina draw AC Milan missed the chance to keep the pressure on Serie A leaders Inter, after being held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Fiorentina on Sunday.

20 HOURS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Fiorentina 1-1 AC Milan: Allegri's men drop more points in Scudetto hunt AC Milan fell to back-to-back draws in Serie A after being held by Fiorentina on Sunday, with Christopher Nkunku scoring late in the day.

21 HOURS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Strahinja Pavlovic - Banged up in Fiorentina match Pavlovic had one shot (zero on goal), one tackle (one won) and two clearances before leaving Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina at the 87th minute due to a possible head injury,...

Impact Pavlovic had a nasty cut on his head after colliding with an opponent, but was able to leave on his power. He's poised for tests and will have only a few days to be cleared ahead of Thursday's away game versus Como. Fikayo Tomori will return from suspension midweek, and Davide Bartesaghi is also an option to substitute for him.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

'West Ham wasn't an easy place' – Fullkrug looking for fresh start with AC Milan Niclas Fullkrug swapped West Ham for AC Milan earlier this month and opened up on his struggles during his spell in the Premier League.

2 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Christopher Nkunku - Option for Fiorentina fixture Nkunku (ankle) has resumed practicing regularly ahead of Sunday's game versus Fiorentina, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Nkunku is poised to return from a two-game absence, but Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic are healthier relative to his previous run of starts. Moreover, he'll have to fight for minutes also with newcomer Niclas Fullkrug. Nkunku has scored twice and tallied two assists, 12 shots (six on target) and eight chances created in his last seven appearances (six starts).

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Davide Bartesaghi - Sends season-high 21 crosses Bartesaghi registered one shot (zero on goal), 21 crosses (six accurate) and eight corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Bartesaghi was active at both ends during the match. Offensively, he enjoyed his most creative performance of the season, sending a season-high 21 crosses, creating eight chances while taking eight corners and attempting one shot. Defensively, he made three tackles, maintaining a streak of at least two tackles in each of his last five games, along with two clearances and one interception. Over his last seven appearances, he has scored two goals from eight attempts, delivered 55 crosses and created 17 chances, though he is still searching for his first assist in the league.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strahinja Pavlovic - Season high four shots Pavlovic had four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th...

Impact Pavlovic was a major threat on set pieces during the game, managing a season-high four attempts while also creating a season-high three chances, after creating only two chances in his last seven games as a starter. Defensively, he was less involved, recording only two interceptions and two clearances, but failing to make a tackle and ending his streak of 10 straight games with at least one tackle.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leao - Scores on season-high seven shots Leao scored one goal to go with seven shots (four on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Leao continued his strong run of form with another goal, scoring from a season-high seven shots to make it back-to-back goals. He has started the last 10 matches when available and failed to record an attacking contribution only three times, twice leaving before the second half due to discomfort or injury and once against league leaders Inter. During that span, he has totaled seven goals from 30 shots and one assist from seven chances created.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mike Maignan - One save in draw Maignan recorded one save and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.

Impact Other than the goal conceded, Maignan had a quiet outing and was called into action just once, making a single save. He was nearly beaten again in stoppage time from the penalty spot, but Nicolae Stanciu missed. The appearance marked his fourth straight match with only one save, a stretch that has included two clean sheets. He is next set to face Fiorentina on Sunday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fikayo Tomori - Unavailable against Fiorentina Tomori had three tackles (two won), two clearances and one block and was cautioned for the fifth time in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Genoa.

Impact Tomori had an okay display in the back, picking up stats in almost every category, although his six-game streak with at least one interception ended, and his team allowed one goal. He'll miss Sunday's away game versus Fiorentina due to yellow-card accumulation. Koni De Winter will replace him, while Davide Bartesaghi will also serve as the top deputy in the back.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Christopher Nkunku - Unavailable versus Genoa Nkunku (ankle) "won't be an option Thursday, and we'll try to have him back against Fiorentina," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Nkunku will miss the second match in a row while tending to a bruised ankle and will be a heavy doubt for the next fixture. Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao are expected to start in this one, while Niclas Fullkrug and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will provide some depth.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 4 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Strahinja Pavlovic - Spared in Cagliari meeting Pavlovic (illness) didn't sub in during Friday's 1-0 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Pavlovic was available after dealing with an illness late in the week but didn't play for the first time in the season, as his conditioning was lacking. He'll likely return to the starting XI over Pervis Estupinan against Genoa on Thursday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic - Mostly managed in Cagliari bout Pulisic (thigh) recorded one shot (one on goal), drew one foul and had nine touches in Friday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Pulisic subbed in late as he's tending a minor thigh issue and had a chance to seal the deal with a shot from an angled position, but Elia Caprile answered the bell. He'll have about a week to improve ahead of the next match, but Milan might remain cautious to avoid more serious injuries. He has fired one or more attempts in nine showings in a row, totaling 14 (10 on target) and logging seven goals, two assists and nine key passes over that span.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Gabbia - Subs in late in Cagliari fixture Gabbia (knee) had 10 passes and no further stats in 11 minutes in Friday's 1-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Gabbia was deployed late to shore up the defense after shaking off a minor knee injury. He'll return to the XI over Koni De Winter once able to shoulder more minutes. The limited playing time didn't allow him to maintain his season-long streak of appearances with at least one clearance.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Niclas Fullkrug - Debuts with Milan Fullkrug (thigh) drew one foul and had nine passes and one chance created in 21 minutes in Friday's 1-0 win against Cagliari.

Impact Fullkrug didn't have to wait long to make his first Milan appearance, relieving Rafael Leao late in the game and looking reasonably at ease. He'll also rotate with Christian Pulisic, Christopher Nkunku (knee) and Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the two-man frontline amid a very busy stretch of the schedule.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Bartesaghi - Swings in four crosses against Cagliari Bartesaghi won two of two tackles and had one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Friday's 1-0 win against Cagliari.

Impact Bartesaghi played most of the game as a center-back since Strahinja Pavlovic was ill, but he still produced offensively, thanks to a few accurate corner kicks, recording a new season high in such a category. He has logged four or more crosses in six straight appearances, totaling 34 (12 accurate) and posting two goals, nine corners and 11 tackles (nine won) in that stretch.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Fikayo Tomori - Busy defensively against Cagliari Tomori won two of two tackles and had four interceptions and four clearances in Friday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Tomori had an impeccable defensive display, thwarting several Cagliari attacks and notching a new season high in interceptions. He has had a very consistent output in the defensive stats in the last six fixtures, tallying 18 tackles (12 won), 13 interceptions and 26 clearances and contributing to three clean sheets.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Koni De Winter - Logs five clearances in Cagliari tilt De Winter registered one shot (zero on goal), one tackle (zero won) and five clearances in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact De Winter showed better than in previous outings and helped stifle Cagliari. However, Matteo Gabbia returned from a knee injury in this one and will reclaim the starting job sooner rather than later. He has posted one or more clearances in each of his 10 appearances (five starts), racking up 36, posting six tackles (three won) and three blocks and contributing to three clean sheets.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Modric - Pulls the strings against Cagliari Modric created three scoring chances and generated three clearances, three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Modric put his fingerprints on the shutout win with his savvy distribution and his dirty work in the midfield and paced his side in key passes. He has posted three or more crosses and multiple corners in three consecutive contests, piling up 17 (four accurate) and 16, respectively and adding seven key passes, two shots (two on target) and six tackels (one won) over that span.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Saelemaekers - Creates two chances versus Cagliari Saelemaekers drew four fouls and registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Saelemaekers was lively on the wing as usual and picked up stats across the board in the final third. He has sent in at least one cross in every game, racking up 45 (eight accurate) in 17 rounds. He has registered at least one shot and one tackle in the last three fixtures, accumulating four (zero on target) and eight (three won), respectively.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Rabiot - Sets up teammate in Cagliari game Rabiot assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Rabiot didn't rack up stats on either end but was instrumental in the win, bending the defense with a run down the right flank and finding Rafael Leao in the box with a precise dish. It's his second assist in a row and his third in the season. He has recorded one or more shots in five consecutive rounds, amassing nine (two on target) and logging one goal, four key passes and nine crosses (three accurate) over that span.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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