SIMON KJAER NEWS

Denmark captain Simon Kjaer, who protected stricken teammate Christian Eriksen, retires from soccer

Former Denmark captain Simon Kjaer has formally retired from soccer despite offers to continue playing since he left AC Milan as a free agent last year

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

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Will miss Juventus game Kjaer (thigh) hasn't returned to full training in the lead-up to Saturday's clash and will therefore miss his third straight game, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Kjaer will need more time than originally thought to recover from a contracture. Malick Thiaw and Matteo Gabbia will be the only defenders available Saturday since Fikayo Tomori is suspended and Pierre Kalulu (knee) is on the mend.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for two fixtures Kjaer has been diagnosed with a contracture and will be out for a couple of matches, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Kjaer didn't suffer major injuries but will still have to miss some time and will be re-evalauted next week. Fikayo Tomori will most likely start the next two matches, while Matteo Gabbia and Malick Thiaw will compete for the spot next to him in the Europa League fixture. Instead, the latter is suspended for the next Serie A game.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids big injuries Kjaer (thigh) escaped without a strain, SportMediaset relayed.

Impact Kjaer will be assessed in the coming days to determine his availability for the next matches. The coach would have likely turned to the other alternatives anyway, as he has generally started only when there were some absences or some rotation.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids big injuries Kjaer (thigh) escaped without a strain, SportMediaset relayed.

Impact Kjaer will be assessed in the coming days to determine his availability for the next matches. The coach would have likely turned to the other alternatives anyway, as he has generally started only when there were some absences or some rotation.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off against Sassuolo Kjaer won one tackle and had two shots (zero on target) and one chance created in 55 minutes in Sunday's 3-3 draw with Milan, heading directly to the locker room upon leaving the g...

Impact Kjaer struggled to keep up with the opponents and subbed off early in the second half. He's head for some tests. Two among Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia and Malick Thiaw will start versus Roma midweek.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears off the bench against Lecce Kjaer (thigh) won two duels and one of one tackle in 29 minutes in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Kjaer returned from a one-game absence and replaced Matteo Gabbia when the game was in hand. He'll also compete with Malick Thiaw (foot) in the coming tilts. He has tallied three interceptions, 10 clerances and two tackles (one won) in his last four showings.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Lecce Kjaer (thigh) reprised working with the group Thursday and will be called up for Saturday's clash with Lecce, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Kjaer was sidelined mostly out of precaution in the past match as his ailment wasn't too serious. He figures to be the fourth option in the back in the coming weeks and could get minutes if the coach decides to one or two of the other ones. He had played just six minutes in the last three matches before getting hurt.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Fiorentina tilt Kjaer (thigh) won't be called up for Saturday's game versus Fiorentina, Gianluca Di Marzio relayed.

Impact Kjaer isn't dealing with a significant problem but will be given time to heal fully. With him and Pierre Kalulu (knee) on the mend, Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw and Matteo Gabbia will be top options, while Jan-Carlo Simic and Davide Bartesaghi will provide depth.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious problems Kjaer (thigh) escaped without a muscular lesion and is staying with Denmark for now, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Kjaer took some tests, which ruled out substantial issues, and will be assessed by Milan in a few days but might be able to avoid missing time altogether.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury on international duty Kjaer suffered an apparent thigh problem with Denmark, Il Giorno informed.

Impact Kjaer bowed out of Saturday's friendly versus Switzerland clutching his muscle and will take some tests shortly. Since Pierre Kalulu recently suffered a knee injury, he's currently Milan's fourth option his role behind Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw and Matteo Gabbia.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in Lazio fixture Kjaer registered one tackle (zero won), one block, six clearances and three interceptions in Friday's 1-0 win against Lazio.

Impact Kjaer had a vintage performance and played a big role in stopping the opponents, filling it up in the process. He has already started to cede minutes following the return of Malick Thiaw, and Fikayo Tomori came back from injury in this one, but he has been steady whenever called upon. He has made the XI in four of the last six matches, posting seven tackles (three won9, five interceptions and 21 clearances.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid versus Napoli Kjaer recorded two tackles (two won), one block, three successful duels and four clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Kjaer had a commanding display in the back but didn't get bonus points for the clean sheet since he was replaced midway through the second half due to fatigue. That might be the case routinely since Milan will begin playing in the Europa League. He has tallied seven tackles (six won), seven interceptions, and 15 clearances in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare assist Kjaer assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Roma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 71st minute.

Impact Kjaer recorded his first assist since the 2020/21 campaign to help get the win Sunday. He's been averaging about 2.6 clearances in 11 league matches played, completing 15 in the last five games, all of them coming as starts.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle in Monza contest Kjaer (thigh) had one interception, two clearances, and one block and won one of one tackle in Sunday's 3-0 win over Monza.

Impact Kjaer played two/third of the game coming off a lengthy absence and was fine in the back. He'll be a regular with Pierre Kalulu and Malick Thiaw out long-term due to thigh injuries, but it remains to be determined whether he'll be managed in the upcoming Salernitana game since he was clearly not fully fit, Davide Calabria will be back from suspension and Jan-Carlo Simic showed well in his debut.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Monza Kjaer (thigh) is in the initial XI to face Monza on Sunday.

Impact Kjaer is thrust into the lineup despite missing nearly two months because of a thigh injury because Milan have run out of healthy bodies in the back. He has played seven times (three starts) so far, tallying 10 tackles, three interceptions, and 14 clearances and contributing to two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monza game Kjaer (thigh) practiced regularly and will most likely be an option versus Monza on Sunday, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Kjaer could get the nod right away as Milan are down several defenders even though he hasn't played in 50 days due to a thigh injury. Youngsters Jan-Carlo Simic and Davide Bartesaghi represent the alternatives. He has appeared six times in Serie A this season, posting 10 tackles, three interceptions, and 14 clearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out in Champions League Kjaer (thigh) hasn't been called up for Wednesday's clash against Newcastle United, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Kjaer is ramping up in practice but not yet enough to resume being an option. Milan will likely roll with the same defense they have been using lately, with Theo Hernandez as a center-back and Alessandro Florenzi on the left.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Close to returning Kjaer (thigh) "has healed from his injury and is now working on his conditioning," coach Stefano Pioli relayed.

Impact Kjaer will miss another one but could be back for the clash against Newcastle United midweek. Theo Hernandez will likely feature as a center-back again, with Alessandro Florenzi at left-back and Jan-Carlo Simic and Davide Bartesaghi as the alternative options.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Frosinone game Kjaer (thigh) won't be available versus Frosinone but should be back next week, coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Kjaer won't be rushed back from a thigh injury even though Milan lost Malick Thiaw in the most recent match. Youngster Jan-Carlo Simic is currently the favorite to partner with Fikayo Tomori.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Fiorentina game Kjaer (thigh) hasn't recuperated from his injury, coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Kjaer will skip his fifth consecutive fixture with a muscular injury that turned out to be more serious than anticipated. Malick Thiaw and Fikayo Tomori will once again be the only options in the middle of the defense.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Lecce fixture Kjaer (thigh) hasn't been called up for Saturday's game against Lecce, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Kjaer hasn't returned to full training following the PSG game and will sit out his fourth game in a row. Fikayo Tomori and Malick Thiaw will continue to log heavy minutes in the middle of the defense, while Davide Calabria and Davide Bartesaghi will be the emergency options.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return midweek Kjaer (thigh) wasn't spotted in training Monday, Gianluca Di Marzio informed.

Impact Kjaer is set to miss his third game in a row due to a muscular injury that turned out to be trickier than anticipated. Fikayo Tomori and Malick Thiaw will remain the only pure options in the middle of the defense.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Udinese Kjaer (thigh) "is out for Sunday but has good chances for Tuesday," coach Stefano Pioli informed.

Impact Kajer will skip his second game in a row due to muscle fatigue but shouldn't be out for much longer. Milan are down to just two center-backs, Fikayo Tomori and Malick Thiaw, who have started most games so far. Davide Calabria, Davide Bartesaghi, and Jan-Carlo Simic will serve as the emergency options with Pierre Kalulu (thigh) and Marco Pellegrino (heel) also sidelined.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE