PIERRE KALULU NEWS

Decent in Aston Villa tilt Kalulu had one interception, two clerances and one block in Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.

Impact Kalulu didn't put up big numbers but was characteristically dependable and instrumental in keeping a clean sheet. Juventus have secured four in the last five games, where he has notched five tackles (two won), four interceptions, seven clearances and six blocks.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Milan Kalulu recorded one tackle (zero won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Kalulu amassed modest numbers across the board in the back while guarding the Milan attackers pretty well. He has gotten the nod in four straight contests, registering four tackles (two won), three interceptions, five clearances and five blocks and contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Posts two blocks versus Udinese Kalulu had two blocks while contributing to a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Kalulu didn't need to log big numbers, as Juventus and their defense easily tamed Udinese. He has notched three crosses (one accurate), eight clearances, two blocks and two tackles (two won) in his last five starts, with two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well against versus Lazio Kalulu registered three crosses (one accurate), one clearance and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Kalulu didn't need to overextend himself in the back given the nature of the game and was instrumental in the victory as he drew Alessio Romagnoli's red card thanks to a deep channel run. He has logged six tackles (three won), five interceptions and six clearances in the last five games, contributing to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Solid versus Empoli Kalulu registered one cross (zero accurate), one interception, one tackle (one won) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Kalulu drew his first start since joining Juventus, getting selected over Danilo, Juan Cabal, and Nicolo Savona and did a little bit of everything. The coach will likely rotate constantly at the position given the slew of options at his disposal.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Juventus Kalulu joined Juventus on loan from Milan on Wednesday, according to his current club.

Impact Kalulu has been sent on loan to rival club AC Milan until June of 2025. The 24-year-old defender did not see much of the pitch in his 2023 campaign, tallying nine appearances with five tackles and 10 clearances for Milan, although he struggled with injury troubles during the season. He will look to return to his 2022 form with his new club, though he likely will not see much playing time at least to start the season.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Torino Kalulu won't be an option versus Torino because he's in talks to leave the team, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Kalulu is more likely to depart than to stay, and the coach will keep him out of the squad until such a situation unfolds. One between Matteo Gabbia and Malick Thiaw will partner with Fikayo Tomori in this one, as Strahinja Pavlovic isn't fully ready.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five minutes against Genoa Kalulu (thigh) had one block and five touches in 10 minutes in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Genoa.

Impact Kalulu subbed in late in the match after sitting out seven matches due to his latest muscular injury. He'll compete for minutes with Davide Calabria, Malick Thiaw and Matteo Gabbia in a pair of roles the rest of the way.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back in Genoa match Kalulu (knee) will be called up for Sunday's game versus Genoa, coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Kalulu has gotten past a knee injury that sidelined him for nearly two months and will re-enter the rotation in the back. He'll look to get some minutes down the stretch after missing time in three separate occasions this season. The injury woes have limited him to eight appearances (two starts), where he has logged four tackles, three interceptions and nine clearances.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with substantial injury Kalulu suffered an MCL strain in his right knee and will be out for four or five weeks, Sky informed.

Impact Kalulu subbed off at half time against Verona, and the injury turned out to be more severe than expected. It's his second major one this season since he previously endured a thigh tendon tear. He'll be out for the entire month of April, missing several matches considering that Milan advanced in the Europa League. Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw, Matteo Gabbia and Simon Kjaer will be the top options at the position while he's out.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in Verona tilt Kalulu had one key pass and an off-target shot before leaving Sunday's 3-1 win over Verona at the interval due to a slight knee sprain, DAZN reported.

Impact Kalulu wasn't challenged in the first half and couldn't continue after tweaking the joint and testing it for a while before the second half. He'll be assessed during the break, but the situation doesn't appear to be too concerning. Matteo Gabbia, Malick Thiaw, and Simon Kjaer are the alternative options at the position.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't feature agaisnt Atalanta Kalulu (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Kalulu returned to the game-day squad list after an extended absence but wasn't inserted as the match hung in the balance until the end. He'll likely need better situations to start seeing minutes after missing months. He can feature either on the right defensive wing or as a center-back.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Atalanta game Kalulu (thigh) "has been working with us for a week and he can be called up for Saturday's match versus Atalanta," coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Kalulu is poised for his first appearance on the squad list since early November, as he required surgery to fix a tendon in his thigh. He's set to be eased into action given the extended layoff. His return could potentially affect Simon Kjaer, Matteo Gabbia and Alessandro Florenzi. He has appeared just five times this season, posting four tackles, three interceptions and eight clearances.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss four months Kalulu underwent surgery to address a complete tear of the left rectus femoris tendon in Finland and is expected to be out for four months, Milan announced.

Impact Kalulu ultimately necessitated surgery for a full recovery and will return in early March considering the timetable. He has been playing at right-back, where Davide Calabria and Alessandro Florenzi will alternate, and was the third/four option in the middle of the defense. Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw, and Simon Kjaer will be the regulars in such a role.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Poised for lenghty absence Kalulu ruptured the left tendon femoris tendon and will have a surgical consult, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported.

Impact Kalulu might have to go under the knife and will miss multiple weeks no matter what route he and the team picks for the rehab. FIkayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw, Simon Kjaer, and Marco Pellegrino will be the choices in the middle of the defense while he's out, while Davide Calabria and Alessandro Florenzi will play at right-back.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off quickly versus Napoli Kalulu left Sunday's 2-2 draw with Napoli after a handful of minutes due to a thigh contusion, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Kalulu was filling for Malick Thiaw but didn't last long. The early indication is that the problem isn't serious, but he'll undergo further evaluations in the coming days. The starter will be back from suspension for the next match.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes on early Sunday Kalulu had two crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Kalulu came on early off the bench Sunday after Malick Thiaw got a red card, forcing Christian Pulisic off to replace the missing piece in the defense. It was his longest match played thus far after appearing in just two games prior to his thigh injury.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Kalulu (thigh) is an option off the bench for Sunday's match versus Juventus.

Impact Kalulu has no stepped foot on the pitch since Sep 1, missing the last seven matches with a thigh injury. He has only made two appearances off the bench, coming off a season where the defender started 26 of the 34 games played with Milan.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return after the break Kalulu (thigh) won't be able to come back for one of the next three games, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Kalulu hasn't improved enough to resume practicing and will be given more time considering the upcoming pause. Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw, and Simon Kjaer have starred as center-backs, while Davide Calabria and Alessandro Florenzi have played on the right defensive flank while he's sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh strain Kalulu sustained a slight strain of the rectus femoris muscle of the left thigh and will be re-evaluated in ten days, Sky announced.

Impact Kalulu was set to replace Fikayo Tomori (suspension) against Inter, but he'll instead be forced to sit out multiple matches after getting hurt in practice. Simon Kjaer, Marco Pellegrino, and Mattia Caldara are next in line in the Milan defense. He's unlikely to be back before three weeks considering the standard timetable.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in season finale Kalulu didn't appear in a 3-1 win over Verona in the last game of the season.

Impact Kalulu lost minutes down the stretch as the coach no longer rotated since they bowed out of the Champions League and leaned consistently on Malick Thiaw and Fikayo Tomori. He relinquished his full-time starting job after a thigh injury in early April and didn't seem to progress relative to 2021/2022. He recorded 32 crosses (nine accurate), 72 tackles, 48 interceptions, and 63 clearances, scoring once and contributing to nine clean sheets in 44 appearances (34 starts).

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in six crosses against Spezia Kalulu won three of four tackles and eight duels and recorded six crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-2 loss against Spezia.

Impact Kalulu was deployed as a right-back to give Davide Calabria a breather in this one, which boosted his offensive stats, as he set his new season high for crosses. He has posted six tackles (four won), three interceptions, six clearances, and one block in the last five matches (two starts).

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five duels against Lazio Kalulu won five duels and one of two tackles and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Kalulu didn't get the start but subbed in at halftime to relieve Davide Calabria and had a good second period. He will be in contention in a pair of roles to start midweek versus Inter. He has registered five tackles (three won), five interceptions, four clearances, and one inaccurate cross in the past four bouts.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Kalulu recorded one cross (zero accurate) and three tackles in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Kalulu helped his team keep a clean sheet Sunday, his first in Serie A since Feb. 26 versus Atalanta. He contributed two won tackles, three interceptions, one clearance and one inaccurate cross in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Napoli Kalulu (calf) didn't feature in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Kalulu was back on the squad list after three weeks, but the coach stuck with the defense he has been using lately. He could relieve either Simon Kjaer or Davide Calabria versus Bologna.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE