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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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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....

3 DAYS AGO • 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

Plans to play a Serie A match between AC Milan and Como in Australia in February have been abandoned

3 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's son could lift a trophy for AC Milan at Super Cup

Maximilian Ibrahimovic, the son of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has been called up by AC Milan for the Italian Super Cup

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Santiago Gimenez - Will have surgery "Gimenez will go under the knife, as the pain has returned even though the conservative therapy seemed to have worked at first," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Gimenez has been dealing with an ankle injury since late October, and the timetable for his return has been pushed back a few times, leading to the decision to get the surgery to address the problem for good. He's expected to be out for another six to eight weeks. Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao and Christopher Nkunku will form the two-man frontline for the foreseeable future.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Gabbia - Ruled out for Supercoppa Gabbia won't play in the Supercoppa semifinal this week after further evaluations, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Gabbia didn't suffer a serious injury, but it's too early for him to play, and he will work to recover in time for December 28's match against Verona. Koni De Winter will step in if he doesn't.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Zachary Athekame - Comes off the bench versus Sassuolo Athekame (calf) had one cross (one accurate) and three touches in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Milan.

Impact Athekhame subbed in very late after skipping three contests due to a calf problem. He'll serve as Alexis Saelemaeker's backup in the coming weeks. He has registered six crosses (two accurate), two shots (one on target) and two clearances in eight seasonal showings (one start), scoring once.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Saelemaekers handed five-year contract extension by AC Milan Having established himself as a key player under Massimiliano Allegri this season, Alexis Saelemaekers has signed a new contract with Milan.

DECEMBER 15 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Ruben Loftus-Cheek - Assists from cross Loftus-Cheek assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Loftus-Cheek's driven cross to the back posts setup AC Milan's first goal Sunday as they earned a share of the points in a 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo. In addition to his goal contribution, the midfielder added two tackles (one won) to the defensive effort across his 90-minute shift. After five successive substitute appearances, Loftus-Cheek has now logged successive 90-minute appearances.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Nkunku - Assists in draw Nkunku assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Nkunku led the AC Milan attack Sunday with three shot attempts (one on goal) as they played to a 2-2 stalemate versus Sassuolo. The attacking-playmaker also supplied his second assist of the season to setup AC Milan's second-half goal and was credited with one chance created over his 90 minutes of play. Nkunku made just five substitute appearances across AC Milan's first nine fixtures after transferring from Chelsea. Conversely, over their last six fixtures, Nkunku has featured in the starting XI five times.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Bartesaghi - First Serie A goals Bartesaghi scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Bartesaghi scored his first Serie A goal and each of AC Milan's two goals Sunday as they played to a 2-2 stalemate versus visitors Sassuolo. In addition to his brace, the AC Milan academy product led the team with eight cross attempts (three accurate) over his 89 minutes of play. After making just one substitute appearance across AC Milan's first five Serie A fixtures, Bartesaghi has been named to the starting XI in nine of their last 10 matches.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Maignan - One save in draw Maignan recorded one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Maignan made one key save at his near post and conceded twice from three Sassuolo shots on target Sunday as AC Milan were held to a 2-2 draw. Across his last five starting appearances the veteran keeper has made 16 saves (one penalty save) and three clearances while conceding six goals and recording two clean sheets. Maignan will look to return to the clean sheet column Sunday when AC Milan hosts Verona.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Gabbia - Escapes without severe consequences Gabbia hyperextended his knee but didn't sustain structural damage, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Gabbia will make the trip to Saudi Arabia with the rest of the team, as he could potentially be cleared to play in one of the Supercoppa final four. He'll have more time to recuperate for the next Serie A match against Verona on December 28.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Americans Abroad: Antonee Robinson makes long-awaited return for Fulham as Gio Reyna becomes a regular at Gladbach

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including the USMNT's star left back returning in style for Fulham.

DECEMBER 14 • goal

Americans Abroad: Antonee Robinson makes long-awaited return for Fulham as Gio Reyna becomes a regular at Gladbach

AC Milan 2-2 Sassuolo: Lauriente thwarts Serie A leaders after Bartesaghi brace With Napoli and Inter playing later on Sunday, leaders AC Milan were unable to apply the pressure after sharing the spoils with Sassuolo.

DECEMBER 14 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Inter moves top of Serie A after Milan and Napoli drop points

Teenage defender Davide Bartesaghi has scored his first senior goals but AC Milan was held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo and has been overtaken at the top of Serie A by city rival Inte...

DECEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Matteo Gabbia - Limps off against Sassuolo Gabbia had six successful duels, one tackle (one won) and one clearance before departing Sunday's match versus Sassuolo in the 60th minute due to a possible knee injury, Mediaset r...

Impact Gabbia suffered a no-contact injury while chasing an opponent but tried to gut it out for a few minutes before asking to come out. He's poised for tests. Koni De Winter is the next man up in the back. Milan will play their next Serie A match against Verona on December 28.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Agnelli family affirms Juventus ownership and rejects buyout offer from cryptocurrency firm

Juventus’ owners have publicly rejected a buyout offer from a cryptocurrency firm

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Santiago Gimenez - Sidelined for Sassuolo game Gimenez (ankle) "is improving and will try to return as soon as possible, but he won't be called up for Sunday" coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Gimenez will skip another contest even though he seemed close, and it has yet to be determined whether he'll make the trip to Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa next week. He'll have a fortnight to recuperate ahead of the next Serie A game against Verona on December 28. With Rafael Leao (thigh) on the shelf, Christian Pulisic and Christopher Nkunku will form the frontline against Sassuolo.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Zachary Athekame - Returns to full training Athekame (calf) was spotted practicing regularly Friday, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Athekame has completed his recovery from a calf issue that cost three matches and will resume backing up Alexis Saelemaekers on the right flank either versus Sassuolo on Sunday or in next week's Supercoppa. He has started just once and has made seven total appearances so far, scoring one goal and logging five crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won), two shots and two clearances.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Fofana - Won't be back versus Sassuolo Fofana (groin) has continued to train on the side this week and won't be available against Sassuolo on Sunday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Fofana is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa with the rest of the team, as he has a shot to recover. Ruben Loftus-Cheek replaced him in the last game, but Samuele Ricci had a more convincing display off the bench.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

'I Was Truly Dead': Christian Pulisic Details Days Leading up To 'Flu Game' for Milan

Christian Pulisic says that he was "truly dead" a couple of days prior to delivering two-goal heroics for AC Milan in their dramatic win ove...

DECEMBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

'I Was Truly Dead': Christian Pulisic Details Days Leading up To 'Flu Game' for Milan

Milan match-winner Pulisic was 'dead in bed' before brace against Torino After being ill in the lead-up to Monday's clash with Torino, Christian Pulisic came off the bench to lead AC Milan to victory.

DECEMBER 9 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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'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

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's son could lift a trophy for AC Milan at Super Cup

Americans Abroad: Antonee Robinson makes long-awaited return for Fulham as Gio Reyna becomes a regular at Gladbach

Inter moves top of Serie A after Milan and Napoli drop points

Agnelli family affirms Juventus ownership and rejects buyout offer from cryptocurrency firm

'I Was Truly Dead': Christian Pulisic Details Days Leading up To 'Flu Game' for Milan