AC Milan Team News - Soccer

Christian Pulisic - Not entirely fit Pulisic "trained regularly Thursday but has been dealing with a thigh issue, and we'll have to evaluate his status for Friday," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Pulisic should be available but has trained on the side for a couple of days because some scar tissue in a thigh muscle flared up, causing some discomfort, so he might be managed, also considering the upcoming busy schedule. The manager hinted that only one between him and Rafael Leao (thigh) would start since neither is fully fit.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strahinja Pavlovic - Questionable for Cagliari clash Pavlovic "is under the weather and will need to be assessed ahead of Friday's game," coach Massimiliano Allegri relayed.

Impact Pavlovic will make the trip to Sardinia, and his conditions will be monitored on game day. Matteo Gabbia (knee) is back in the fold in the same role, but the gaffer stated he would start on the bench. Pervis Estupinan would likely step in if Pavlovic couldn't go, and Davide Bartesaghi would move from the flank to the rearguard. David Odogu is also potentially an option.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leao - Will return versus Cagliari Leao (thigh) "has recovered fully but hasn't played in a month. We'll see how many minutes he has in him," coach Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Leao was given an extra week to shake off his thigh issue and will be in the mix to start since Christopher Nkunku (ankle) is out and Christian Pulisic isn't 100 percent, but is unlikely to play the whole game. He has notched two goals and one assist in his last five showings, adding 12 shots (six on target), three key passes and three crosses (zero accurate).

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Gabbia - Available versus Cagliari Gabbia (knee) "has recovered and will begin on the bench Friday," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Gabbia will be back after sitting out one Serie A game and the Supercoppa Italian due to a mild knee injury but won't start as he has normally done, unless the manager changes his mind. Koni De Winter has been filling in for him. Gabbia has registered at least one clearance in every appearance, totaling 88 in 15 matches and contributing to seven clean sheets.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Nkunku - Ruled out for Cagliari match Nkunku "won't play Friday due to persistent ankle pain. We hope he'll return against Genoa," coach Massimiliano Allegri stated.

Impact Nkunku was limited in training after scoring a brace in the last game and will be re-evaluated ahead of next Thursday's fixture versus Genoa. Rafael Leao (thigh) is returning from injury up front, but the coach might use Ruben Loftus-Cheek as a no.10 out of precaution from the start.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Modric - Six corners against Verona Modric generated one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Modric put in a solid offensive performance, delivering quality crosses and precise passes for his attackers. He played a key role in Christian Pulisic's goal by taking the corner that was deflected by Adrien Rabiot, and also contributed to Christopher Nkunku's goal by shooting a shot that was parried off the post. The midfielder remains an indispensable part of his team, handling a large share of set pieces and linking midfield to attack, tallying 44 corners, one goal, and two assists across 16 Serie A appearances this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strahinja Pavlovic - Defensive Rock Pavlovic registered two tackles (one won), five clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Pavlovic delivered a solid defensive performance against Verona on Sunday, recording two tackles, five clearances, and matching his season-high with two interceptions, helping his team secure a clean sheet. The center-back is an important part of his squad, tallying 22 tackles, seven interceptions, and 64 clearances across 16 Serie A appearances this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic - Scores the opener Pulisic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Verona.

Impact Pulisic opened the scoring against Verona on Sunday, finishing a deflected cross from Adrien Rabiot, and was very active in attack, repeatedly making sharp runs. The American is benefiting from Rafael Leao's absence by taking on a larger attacking role, and he has recorded eight goals and two assists across 11 Serie A appearances this season, placing him second in the league's scoring charts.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Rabiot - Provides one assist Rabiot assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Rabiot delivered an assist in Sunday's win over Verona, flicking on a Luka Modric corner with a header for Christian Pulisic, and could have added to the scoreline after posting a season-high three shots and a key pass. The Frenchman has now started five straight matches since returning from a calf injury and remains an undisputed starter when fully fit. He has recorded one goal and two assists across nine Serie A appearances this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Nkunku - Scores a brace against Verona Nkunku scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Nkunku scored twice in Sunday's win over Verona, first converting a penalty he earned himself before adding a second by pouncing on a rebound off the post. The Frenchman endured a difficult first half of the season, going 11 consecutive Serie A matches without scoring prior to this outing, but he now appears to have established himself as a regular starter amid injuries to Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez, making four straight starts.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mike Maignan - Secures clean sheet Maignan recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Verona.

Impact Maignan made one save against Verona on Sunday, securing his seventh clean sheet in 15 Serie A appearances this season. The goalkeeper has recorded 14 saves and conceded four goals over his last five matches, keeping three clean sheets during that stretch. He will try to extend his run Friday on the road against Cagliari.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

First-half blitz sends Roma into top four of Serie A with 3-1 win over Genoa

Roma has closed the gap on Serie A's leading pack with a 3-1 win over Genoa

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rasmus Hojlund eclipses Man Utd goal tally with another brace as Napoli star doubles down on decision to leave Red Devils

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4 DAYS AGO • goal

Rasmus Hojlund eclipses Man Utd goal tally with another brace as Napoli star doubles down on decision to leave Red Devils

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4 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

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4 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

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4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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Rafael Leao - Still out for Verona fixture Leao (thigh) "won't be called up for Sunday," coach Massimiliano Allegri stated.

Impact Leao hasn't responded well to the ramp-up in training and will skip his second Serie A in a row, plus the Supercoppa Italiana in between. Christopher Nkunku and Christian Pulisic will likely team up again offensively, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be the main alternative.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Gabbia - Will miss more time Gabbia (knee) is expected to stay out for the Verona and Cagliari matches, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Gabbia won't be an option this week due to a knee hyperextension, and the team anticipates him being sidelined also for the next round, although he'll be re-evaluated later on. Koni De Winter should continue filling in, but the coach has also tested Davide Bartesaghi and David Odogu in the role.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leao - Primed to return against Verona Leao (thigh) trained regularly with the rest of the group as Milan returned from Saudi Arabia, Mediaset reported.

Impact Leao was unable to play during the Supercoppa Italiana but will have multiple days to get ready for Sunday's home game against Verona. He might be eased off the bench initially, like after his calf injury early in the season. His return will impact Christopher Nkunku primarily. He has tallied two goals and one assist in his last five showings, adding 12 (six on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and three key passes.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'In my agent's hands' - USMNT's Weston McKennie wants Juventus stay as contract nears expiration

U.S. men's national team star Weston McKennie says he'd like to stay at Juventus, but his future is in the hands of his agent and the club....

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • goal

'In my agent's hands' - USMNT's Weston McKennie wants Juventus stay as contract nears expiration

Plans to host AC Milan-Como Serie A match in Australia abandoned

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Rafael Leao - Misses Supercoppa Leao (thigh) remained unavailable for Thursday's clash with Napoli.

Impact Leao traveled with the rest of the team to Saudi Arabia as he had a shot to be an option for the final, but his team got eliminated beforehand, and he's continued to train on the side in the lead-up to this match, ultimately watching it from the stands. He'll have more than a week to be ready for December 28's game against Verona.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Fofana - Stars against Napoli midweek Fofana (groin) appeared off the bench in Thursday's Supercoppa semi-final versus Napoli.

Impact Fofana returned to action after missing two tilts and will likely resume starting over Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Samuele Ricci against Verona on December 28, although he might face more competition going forward. He has logged at least one tackle in nine straight displays, totaling 16 (seven won) and adding one assist, 15 shots (five on target) and 10 key passes over that span.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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