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Fit for Roma clash Thiaw (foot) has trained with the group for two days in a row and will be at his coach's disposal for Thursday's match with Roma, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Thiaw will be an option after missing the previous game due to a minor foot problem and is considered neck-and-neck with Simon Kjaer to start next to Matteo Gabbia, while Fikayo Tomori is suspended. He has posted five tackles (one won), three interceptions and five clearances in his last five showings, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lecce game Thiaw "has a foot inflammation and will sit Saturday's clash out of precaution, but he should be back against Roma in the Europa League," coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Thiaw is nursing plantar fasciitis and won't be risked to be available for the next game. Fikayo Tomori and Mattia Gabbia will likely start, with Simon Kjaer (thigh) as the top deputy.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Thiaw recorded one tackle (zero won) and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Since returning from a long term thigh injury, Thiaw has totaled three starts in the last six matches. In that span, the defender has logged in an assist with 12 clearances and seven tackles.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registeres assist Thiaw assisted one goal from two chances created and won two of his three tackles in Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Monza.

Impact Thiaw was making his first start since returning from the thigh injury that kept him out for over two months. The centre-back was involved in goals at both ends, conceding the penalty that led to the opener and providing an assist for Christian Pulisic. Manager Stefano Pioli may decide to limit Thiaw's game-time over the coming weeks to ease him back in.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four clearances against Rennes Thiaw (thigh) had one tackle (zero won) and four clearances and drew one foul in 28 minutes in Thursday's 3-0 win over Rennes.

Impact Thiaw played a decent amount of minutes after missing a pair of months due to a thigh injury and didn't seem affected by it. His minutes are set to raise gradually in the coming matches, and he'll probably find his way back into the starting lineup sooner rather than later.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option versus Rennes Thiaw (thigh) "can only play a handful of minutes at this stage but will be called up for Thursday's game versus Rennes," coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Thiaw is ready to return after suffering a major thigh tear in late November. He'll be eased into action at first and will likely recapture a major role once fully healthy, supplanting either Simon Kjaer or Matteo Gabbia. He has posted 21 tackles, 11 interceptions, and 50 clearances in 16 appearances, contributing to five clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing serious injury Thiaw suffered a severe lesion of the MTJ of the biceps femoris in his left thigh and could miss two months, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Thiaw is scheduled for a check-ups in 7-to-10 days to better determine his timetable. In any case, he won't return soon. Simon Kjaer (thigh) will take over once healthy. In the meantime, the coach will have to adapt somebody. The main candidates are Rade Krunic and Davide Calabria. Youngsters Jan-Carlo Simic and Davide Bartesaghi are also options.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Foreced off early Thiaw was forced off in the second half of Tuesday's clash with Dortmund.

Impact Thiaw seemed to be holding his leg and was helped off in the second half. The defender was replaced by Rade Krunic for the remainder of the second half. Thiaw's first chance to return will be a Saturday clash with Frosinone.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Fiorentina Thiaw had two blocks and five clearances and won four duels in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Thiaw turned in another good shift as Milan shut down the opponents, with the help of a few key saves by Mike Maignan. He has notched five tackles, three interceptions, and 18 clerances in the last four matches, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Thiaw served a one-game ban in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Napoli.

Impact Thiaw sat out one after getting expelled versus Juventus. He'll continue to log heavy minutes with Simon Kjaer banged up and Pierre Kalulu (thigh) and Marco Pellegrini (heel) sidelined for a few weeks at least. He has posted eight tackles, one interception, and 12 clerances in the last four games, contributing to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off early versus Juventus Thiaw recorded two clearances and was red-carded in the first half of Sunday's clash with Juventus.

Impact Thiaw mistimed his intervention on Moise Kean and brought him down when he had a clear lane to the goal, which the referee deemed a denial of a scoring opportunity. The coach picked Pierre Kalulu over Simon Kjaer to replace him. He'll miss Sunday's away contest versus Napoli.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four clearances versus Genoa Thiaw generated one tackle (one won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Thiaw was as dependable as usual to help Milan come away with a narrow win. He has registered ten tackles, two interceptions, and 18 clearances in his last five appearances, contributing to four clean sheets.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles versus Borussia Dortmund Thiaw had four clearances and won three of six tackels and eight duels in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Thiaw was back in the XI after getting some rest and stood out in his return to Germany, as Milan contained the opponents pretty easily. He has tallied ten tackles, 18 clearances, and four blocks in his last five appearances, contributing to three clean sheets.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Newcastle Thiaw won five duels and had two blocks and three clearances in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Newcastle United.

Impact Thiaw bounced back from a dreadful showing in the derby and contributed to the clean sheet with a clean performance. He has logged seven tackles, four interceptions, and 16 clearances in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in Torino bout Thiaw had one interception and two successful take-ons and won five duels and three of three tackles in Saturday's 4-1 win over Torino.

Impact Thiaw turned in another solid shift even though his side allowed one goal. He has opened the season as the starter next to Fikayo Tomori and above Pierre Kalulu and Simon Kjaer in the depth chart. He has notched four tackles, three interceptions, four clearances, and one block in two games.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent during opener Thiaw had one tackle (zero won), four clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 2-0 win versus Bologna.

Impact AC Milan commenced its 2023-24 Serie A season Monday, and Thiaw excelled by logging the team's most clearances and interceptions. Nothing has changed regarding his expected role. But now, Thiaw will look to do what he did during the second half of the 2022-23 Serie A across a whole season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws two fouls against Verona Thiaw had one clearance, drew two fouls, and committed two in a 3-1 win in the season finale against Verona.

Impact Thiaw notched another start but wasn't particularly busy, and his side gave up one goal. He often played over Pierre Kalulu and Simone Kjaer from mid-February on. He logged 41 tackles, 22 interceptions, 77 clearances, and ten blocks in 24 appearances (18 starts), contributing to seven clean sheets.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in Juventus bout Thiaw registered three tackles (two won), four successful duels, and ten clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Thiaw logged another start over a few competitors and was dominant in the back. He has gotten the nod thrice in a row, tallying 16 tackles, one block, two interceptions, and six tackles (four won).

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Sampdoria Thiaw (thigh) had one interception and two clearances and won two of two tackles and six duels in Saturday's 5-1 win versus Sampdoria.

Impact Thiaw stayed in the XI after subbing off midweek due to fatigue and had an okay showing, but Sampdoria scored once. He seems to be ahead of Simon Kjaer and Pierre Kalulu in the pecking order for the time being. He has notched eight tackles (six won), five interceptions, 11 clearances, and three blocks in his last five appearances.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup Saturday Thiaw is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Sampdoria.

Impact Thiaw picked up a slight thigh injury during Tuesday's Champions League match, but has recovered and is back in the lineup Saturday. He's only started three times on the last six games, totaling 18 clearances in that span.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids relevant issues Thiaw was able to train fully Thursday, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Thiaw bowed out early in Champions League, but he was reportedly simply cramping up. He's set to be an option against Sampdoria, but the coach will likely rotate his men following the midweek clash. He has recorded eight tackles (six won), four interceptions, 12 clearances, and three blocks in his last five appearances.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Thiaw (undisclosed) was forced off after a collision during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Inter.

Impact Thiaw got the start but was forced off after what appeared to be a minor collision. The exact injury is unclear but the defender was unable to finish out the match. Thiaw's first chance to return is a Saturday clash with Sampdoria in Serie A.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serves disqualification Thiaw cleared his one-game suspension in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Spezia.

Impact Thiaw missed one after getting cautioned for the fifth time. He'll likely get the nod either Tuesday versus Inter in Champions League or Saturday against Sampdoria. He has posted seven tackles (six won), six interceptions, 14 clearances, and two blocks in his last five appearances (two starts).

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Spezia game Thiaw won two duels and one of two tackles, had one interception, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Thiaw relieved Simon Kjaer at halftime and had a decent showing, but he will miss the next Serie A game due to yellow-card accumulation. Pierre Kalulu, Fikaio Tomori, and Simon Kjaer will be the options against Spezia.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well off the bench Thiaw won two of two tackles and five duels and had three clearances in 45 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Thiaw replaced Fikayo Tomori at halftime and thwarted a few threatening situations with his athleticism, although Roma managed to score once. He'll be in the running to start since the teammate is suspended for Wednesday's game against Cremonese. He has recorded five tackles (all won), seven interceptions, and 14 clearances in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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