PIERRE KALULU NEWS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

Available versus Napoli Kalulu (calf) has recovered from his injury, coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Kalulu is fit after missing two games due to a calf strain he picked up during the most recent international break. He's a long shot to start Wednesday right away, but he'll supplant Simon Kjaer and Malick Thiaw, or Davide Calabria at right-back, once 100 percent. He has posted six chances created, 12 tackles (ten won), and six interceptions in his last five appearances, with two clean sheets.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers calf injury Kalulu has been diagnosed with a calf strain after getting hurt with France U21, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Kalulu will be re-evaluated in about ten days according to the club, but he's likely to be out for approximately three weeks unless he problem is very minor. Davide Calabria and Simon Kjaer will pick up the slack in the back.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes on both ends versus Salernitana Kalulu had two interceptions, won two of three tackles, and recorded six crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Kalulu was tidy as usual in the back and frequently ventured forward, leading to new season highs in chances and crosses, but Milan didn't manage to secure a clean sheet in this one. He has contributed to three in the last five games, where he has recorded nine deliveries (three accurate), 13 tackles (ten won), seven interceptions, and seven clearances.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid again in Atalanta clash Kalulu won three of three tackles and three duels and had two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Kalulu patrolled his area well and didn't let anybody get by him, as it has been routine for him in recent fixtures. He has notched ten tackles (nine won), 17 clearances, three blocks, and seven interceptions in the last five matches, contributing to four clean sheets in a row.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins nine duel versus Tottenham Kalulu had two interceptions and two clearances and won nine duels and two of three tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Monza.

Impact Kalulu was very busy in the back as Milan secured their third straight clean sheet. He has recorded 11 tackles (eight won), seven interceptions, 16 clearances, and three blocks in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six clearances against Tottenham Kalulu won six duels, drew one foul, and had one block and six clearances in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Tottenham.

Impact Kalulu turned in another solid showing in the back as Milan secured their second straight clean sheet. He has registered 12 tackles (eight won), seven interceptions, 15 clearances, and four blocks in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent against Torino Kalulu registered three tackles (three won), one block, three clearances, and three interceptions in Friday's 1-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Kalulu shined in the back as Milan finally righted the ship and came away with their first clean sheet of 2023. He has recorded 15 tackles (ten won), seven interceptions, 13 clearances, and four blocks in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE