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Levels at the death versus Roma Saelemaekers scored one goal to go with four shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Saelemakers was a ball of energy off the bench, paced his team in shots despite the limited playing time, and tied the game deep into the stoppage time with a clutch finish on a back-door cut. It's his fourth goal in the season. He has tallied 12 shots (two on target), five key passes, five inaccurate crosses, and four interceptions in his last six appearances (two starts).

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores against Napoli Saelemaekers scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and one interception in Sunday's 4-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Saelemaekers came in for Brahim Diaz and sealed the deal with a tidy finish after slaloming through multiple defenders for his third goal of the season and the first since mid-September. He'll compete with Rade Krunic and Junior Messias if the coach sticks with the scheme used in this one. He has posted one assist, five shots (four on target), five chances created, and 11 crosses (three accurate) in the last five matches.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Passable versus Udinese Saelemaekers drew three fouls and recorded one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-3 defeat versus Udinese.

Impact Saelemaekers was decently energetic and often got open on the flank, but he wasn't particularly impactful. He got consistent minutes lately, but Junior Messias will be back after the break. He has logged one assist, two shots (one on target), five chances created, and 11 crosses (two accurate) in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good versus Salernitana Saelemaekers won one of two tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate), and three chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Salernitana.

Impact Saelemeamekers put up good numbers while filling in for the injured Junior Messias, posting his new season high for chances and matching the one in deliveries. He's likely to start again versus Udinese. He has notched one assist, six chances created, seven crosses (two accurate), and six tackles (five won) in the past four matches.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist as substitute Saelemaekers assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Saelemaekers continued to serve as a substitute during AC Milan's last game of February and first game of March. He logged his first assist of the 2022-23 Serie A since Aug. 21 at Atalanta. Ideally for Saelemaekers, his improved play will help him earn games started again.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles against Monza Saelemaekers created one scoring chance, had two successful take-ons, and won six duels and four of four tackles in 26 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Monza.

Impact Saelemaekers didn't get the start, and his competitor Junior Messias scored, but he provided great energy when he subbed on. The two will share minutes as Davide Calabria (hip) will likely miss multiple matches. He has recorded two shots (one on target), two chances created, six crosses (two accurate), and 11 tackles (eight won) in the last five games (three starts).

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Energetic versus Torino Saelemaekers won four of six tackles and 12 duels and one off-target shot and two inaccurate crosses in Friday's 1-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Saelemaekers didn't do much on offense, but he contributed at an adequate clip in other areas. He'll split time with Davide Calabria if the coach keeps using a back three. He has tallied three chances created, eight crosses (three accurate), eight tackles (five won), and four interceptions in the last five games (three starts).

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active against Salernitana Saelemaekers won five duels, drew three fouls, and registered two crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (one won) in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Saelemaekers was his usual energetic self in his return to the pitch after months following a knee injury. He's not a major part of the offense, but he has the ability to pick up stats across the board. He has logged two goals, one assist, 12 shots (five on target), and 18 crosses (five accurate) in 12 matches.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in friendly Saelemaekers (knee) started during Tuesday's friendly against Arsenal.

Impact Saelemakers had returned to training in the past week from a knee injury that had kept him out for the last two months. He started five times in nine appearances between the league and UCL prior to his injury and will hope to hold a similar role in 2023.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Saelemaekers (knee) practiced with the rest of the group Wednesday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Saelemaekers has recovered from a knee sprain, and he's poised to feature in one of the upcoming friendlies. He'll be a full go once Serie A reprises in January.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practices on the side Saelemaekers (knee) trained on his own Friday, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Saelemaekers is completing the rehab from a knee sprain and will re-join the rest of the group in the next few days, the outlet adds. He was surprisingly one of the backup options in Belgium's provisional list for the World Cup, so he could have already returned if need be. Milan are just being cautious given the time remaining before the next game.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with MCL sprain Saelemekers suffered a MCL sprain in the left knee and might not return before the World Cup, Goal reports.

Impact Saelemaekers faces a four-to-six weeks timetable, so he has an outside to be back in early November, but it'll depend on how the rehab goes. Rade Krunic replaced him Saturday since the other regular in the role Junior Messias was out with a minor calf problem. Ante Rebic and Charles De Ketelaere can also fill in at the position in a pinch.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Empoli game in first half Saelemaekers took two shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, and drew one foul in 39 minutes before subbing off due to a left knee sprain, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Saelemaekers couldn't continue after getting tangled up with an opponent. He'll be assessed ahead of Tuesday's match versus Chelsea. With Junior Messias (calf) absent for this one, Rade Krunic adapted to the position. Ante Rebic and Sergino Dest are also options for the role.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Without a club, Denayer gets place in Belgium squad

Roberto Martinez is not turning his back on Jason Denayer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Leão stars as Milan beats Dinamo 3-1 in Champions League

AC Milan will likely be even more eager to extend Rafael Leão’s contract after the Portugal forward again starred in a Rossoneri win

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Zagreb Saelemaekers scored a goal and created a chance in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Dinamo Zagreb. He also made an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Saelemaekers headed in the eventual winning goal on Wednesday for his second score in as many UCL appearances this season. He looks set to continue rotating with Junior Messias for the starting spot on the right wing in this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé, Haaland shine in Champions League, Benzema injured

Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland took their high-flying scoring acts into Europe as the Champions League returned, while last season’s standout star Karim Benzema limped off with a...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

AC Milan held 1-1 at Salzburg in Champions League

Seven-time winner AC Milan has opened its Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw at Salzburg

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Milan's Alexis Saelemaekers Scores to Level Against RB Salzburg

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Logs assist in Atalanta clash Saelemaekers won one tackle and assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in 24 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 tie versus Atalanta.

Impact Saelemaerkers made the most of his limited minutes off the bench, slipping the ball to Ismael Bennacer ahead of the equalizer. He opened the season behind Junior Messias on the right lank. He has tallied three off-target shots, two chances created. three tackles and three inaccurate crosses so far.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unheralded Pioli molded Milan youngsters into title winners

AC Milan wasn’t expected to win the scudetto

MAY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Creates three chances against Sassuolo Saelemaekers took three shots (two on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances and drew two fouls in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Saelemaekers put together one of his best stat lines of the season in the final game. He often had to fight for the starting job in 2021-2022. He has logged one goal, three assists, 41 chances and 69 crosses (12 accurate) in 42 appearances (27 starts).

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Belgium at full-strength for Nations League training camp

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku have all been called back into the 32-man Belgium squad ahead of upcoming Nations League matches

MAY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Martínez nets 2 as Inter beats Milan 3-0 to reach cup final

Lautaro Martínez scored twice to send Inter Milan into the Italian Cup final with a 3-0 second-leg win over city rival AC Milan

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

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