Milan looks to recover from Champions League loss as attention turns to Serie A
Rafael Leão summed up AC Milan’s mood pretty succinctlyMAY 11, 2023 • Associated Press
Milan haven't learned from derby defeats — Inter were far superior with and without the ball Inter's 3-5-2 became 4-3-3 in possession with Dumfries pushing on, and they adjusted well when pressing to severely limit Milan's options
MAY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
How Inter's 'Nazionale' stars put Milan in their place Inter's history revolves around embracing foreign talent but five Italians were integral to their Champions League triumph over AC Milan
MAY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ismael Bennacer - Will need surgery Bennacer suffered a post-traumatic lesion of the knee cartilage in the Inter clash and will undergo keyhole surgery to fix it, Sky Italy reports.
Impact Bennacer will miss the remaining matches and will attempt to recuperate during the summer, but he's not a lock to be ready for the start of the next campaign. The early and optimistic indication is that he'll be out for at least two months, but more will be known after surgery and during the rehab. Brahim Diaz will likely resume playing centrally as a result of his injury, taking care of the role along with Charles De Ketelaere, and opening up a spot on the right wing for Junior Messias and Alexis Saelemaekers. Tommaso Pobega and Aster Vranckx could also get more minutes in the midfield.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Junior Messias - Provides jolt versus Inter Messias registered two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate), and four chances created in 72 minutes in Wednesday's 0-2 loss against Inter.
Impact Messias came in early to replace the injured Ismael Bennacer and was often the lone source of offense for Milan, although he wasted a good opportunity to score in the second half by finishing too weakly and centrally from inside the box after shaking a defender. He has hit the net once and tallied six shots (two on target), six chances created, five crosses (two accurate), and four tackles (two won) in his last five appearances.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fikayo Tomori - Wins two tackles in Inter gaame Tomori recorded one cross and two interceptions and won two of four tackels and four duels in Wednesday's 0-2 defeat to Inter.
Impact Tomore filled it up in the back as the Milan rearguard were overwhelmed in the first portion of the match but improved as it progressed. He has recorded seven tackles (four won), four interceptions, 23 clearances, and four blocks in his last five appearances, with two cleans sheets. Milan will visit Spezia Saturday.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alexis Saelemaekers - Passable against Inter Saelemaekers won ten duels, and five successful take-ons and registered three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 0-2 defeat to Inter.
Impact Saelemaekers was pretty slippery and dynamic, but he mostly amassed stats in the peripheral categories. He has scored once and added eight shots (two on target), six key passes, and 13 crosses (four accurate) in his last five appearances.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
