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Assists as substitute Krunic had an assist while creating three chances and making five tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Krunic entered the match in the 33rd minute and set up Fode Ballo-Toure for Milan's second goal in the 94th. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder while his five tackles led Milan in the win.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late in Champions League Krunic (thigh) had one interception and eight touches in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb.

Impact Krunic worked his way back after six matches on the mend but saw just limited action. While they play in different roles, he will be one of the options to replace Rafael Leao (suspension) in Sunday's clash with Napoli, on top of reprising his backup role in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Atalanta clash Krunic will miss Sunday's game versus Atalanta for a muscular problem that will be assessed in the coming days, coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Krunic filled in for Sandro Tonali in the opener but got hurt in practice and might sit out some more matches depending on the extent of the problem. The starter is back for this one, while Tommaso Pobega, Yacine Adli and Tiemoue Bakayoko will be the top backups in the midfield.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle in Sassuolo game Krunic had one block, drew one foul and won one tackle in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Krunic got the nod over Brahim Diaz and Ismael Bennacer in the final three matches of the season, providing decent performances. He logged two assists, 127 chances, 12 shots two on target) and 35 tackles in 34 appearances (18 starts) in 2021/2022.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Atalanta Krunic sent in three inaccurate crosses, created three scoring chances, won two of four tackles and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Krunic led his team in chances and was credited with a rather generous assist since Theo Hernandez went almost the length of the pitch before scoring after receiving his pass. He has started over Ismael Bennacer and Brahim Diaz in the last two matches. He has logged two shots (one on target), four chances, six crosses (one accurate) and eight tackles (four won) in the last five showings. Milan will face Sassuolo away in the season finale.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in Juventus clash Krunic won three of three tackles and seven duels, took one off-target shot and had one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Juventus.

Impact Krunic was picked over Tiemoue Bakayoko and put together a serviceable line in the passive phase. Ismael Bennacer played a few minutes in this one, while Franck Kessie will be back from AFCON for the next game. He will likely compete with Brahim Diaz to play as a no.10 going forward. He has posted one assist, eight shots, 12 chances and 21 tackles in 16 matches (12 starts) so far. Milan will collide with Inter on February 6th.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable versus Spezia Krunic sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances, won two of three tackles and drew one foul in Monday's 1-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Krunic played as a pivot in this one and chipped in at both ends. With Sandro Tonali returning from suspension, he will compete with Tiemoue Bakayoko to start in Sunday's home clash with Juventus. He has tallied four chances, three tackles and three clearances in the last five games.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Krunic made two tackles and clearances during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Krunic did well behind the ball Tuesday, failing to get forward in any meaningful way but managing some solid defensive volume. The midfielder is an extremely low-ceiling option and really isn't worth a fantasy look in most lineups.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Torino Krunic took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, drew one foul and picked up an assist in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Krunic drew another start and set up Olivier Giroud with a little flick-on on the near post on a set-piece. He has gotten some run with Brahim Diaz sidelined by COVID, but the teammate will resume being available in Sunday's road game against Roma.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances against Verona Krunic (calf) won two of two tackles and four duels, sent in one inaccurate cross and created four scoring chances in 45 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 win over MIlan.

Impact Krunic returned after missing time with a calf strain and had a strong performance after coming in at half-time, leading his team in chances. He could get a run as no.10 in the short-term since Brahim Diaz is out with COVID. This was by far his most productive appearance of the season. Milan will visit Porto in Champions League Tuesday and then Bologna Saturday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Krunic (calf) trained regularly with the rest of his teammates Thursday, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Krunic has missed a month because of a calf strain and is likely to be back among the call-ups in Saturday's game versus Verona. However, his role will be limited as long as Franck Kessie, Sandro Tonali and Ismael Bennacer are all healthy. He has tallied five tackles, four clearances, one interception and one shot in two games so far.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with strain Krunic (calf) was diagnosed with a strain earlier in the week and will sit out a few more matches, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Krunic missed the first two matches after the international break, but the extent of his injury had not been revealed yet. He will likely be sidelined for three or four more contests. Milan will lean on their regulars Franck Kessie, Ismael Bennacer and Sandro Tonali in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Liverpool Krunic (calf) did not practice Tuesday and will not travel with the team to Liverpool, Sky Italy announces.

Impact Krunic will skip the second game in a row because of calf soreness. Franck Kessie, Ismael Bennacer and Sandro Tonali will be the top choices for Milan in the midfield, while TIemoue Bakayoko is out as well.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lazio game Krunic (calf) will be unavailable for Sunday's game versus Lazio, coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Krunic started the first two matches as Ismael Bennacer was in imperfect conditions and Franck Kessie was out. The teammates are in better shape now, while Krunic picked up an unspecified calf issue during the break.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf problem Krunic will miss the World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan due to a calf issue, Bosnian TV N1 Sarajevo informs.

Impact Krunic bowed out of the first of the break for the same problem, but he was able to play through it in the second one, before stopping again. He will be assessed by Milan's doctors once he will get back. He started the first two games, but Ismael Bennacer figures to be ready for more minutes and Frank Kessie is on the verge of returning.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins ten duels against Sampdoria Krunic won two of three tackles and ten duels and had two clearances and one block in Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Krunic was picked over Ismael Bennacer, whose pre-season was slowed down by COVID, and held his own on the defensive end, contributing to the clean sheet. With few more days of practice, the teammate could be ready to start in Sunday's home game against Cagliari.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes sub appearance against Atalanta Krunic drew one foul, had four passes and picked up one yellow card in 29 minutes in the 2-0 win over Atalanta in the season finale.

Impact Krunic has mostly been used as a backup in 2020/21, closing the campaign with one goal, two assists, eight chances created and 15 tackles in 25 Serie A appearances (five starts).

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bags two assists off bench in win Krunic assisted twice and created two chances in the 7-0 beating to Torino on Wednesday.

Impact Krunic came off the bench for yet another game, but was lucky enough to find the scoreboard in the goal fest. The midfielder was given the final half of the game to produce after AC Milan was already up by five goals. Krunic managed to create space and open up channels for easy tap ins. This was surely his best performance in weeks. Perhaps this was all he needed to finish the season strong.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hellas Verona 0-2 Milan | Krunic & Dalot Fire The Rossoneri To Victory! | Serie A TIM

MARCH 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Empoli cruise past Genoa; Mesina pushes Bologna forward

Empoli beat Genoa 2-0 in Serie A with goals from Krunic and Zielinski.

OCTOBER 24, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

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Empoli cruise past Genoa; Mesina pushes Bologna forward