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Will miss Napoli clash Kjaer won't be an option against Napoli Sunday due to muscle fatigue, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Kjaer wasn't expected to start but would have been the top defensive backup considering Malick Thiaw's suspension. Marco Pellegrino will serve such a role, while Pierre Kalulu and Fikayo Tomori will be in the XI.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with Denmark Kjaer (thigh) starred twice with Denmark during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Kjaer quickly recovered from a minor problem that sidelined him two weeks ago. He'll rotate with Malick Thiaw and Pierre Kalulu next to Fikayo Tomori in the upcoming stretch of games. He has played five times (three starts) so far, posting nine tackles, three interceptions, and 12 clearances and contributing to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Genoa match Kjaer won't be an option for Saturday's game versus Genoa due to muscle fatigue, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Kjaer is nursing an ailment and didn't make the trip. Fikayo Tomori and Malick Thiaw will be the only center-backs available for this one. Davide Bartesaghi will serve as an emergency option.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles versus Lazio Kjaer had one interception and two clearances and won two of three tackles and four duels in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Lazio.

Impact Kjaer relieved Malick Thiaw in this one and turned in a solid shift even though he wasn't as flashy as Fikayo Tomori. He has been the third choice in the back with Pierre Kalulu ailing. He has posted nine tackles, three interceptions, and 12 clearances in five games.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well against Veorna Kjaer recorded one tackle (zero won), six clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Kjaer got the call as Milan fielded all their healthy center-backs, and he responded with a fine outing. He has recorded six tackles, two interceptions, 11 clearances, and one block in four matches, contributing to one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in rough derby Kjaer had five clearances and won six duels and two of four tackles in Saturday's 1-5 loss against Inter.

Impact Kjaer filled in for Fikayo Tomori (suspension) and Pierre Kalulu (thigh) and even had a decent showing, but the Milan defense had big holes throughout the whole game. He'll compete with Malick Thiaw, who was dreadful in this one, in the upcoming matches.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs nine minutes in final four tilts Kjaer didn't star in three of the last four matches of the season.

Impact Kjaer had an inconsistent role throughout the campaign, and he had to compete with Malick Thiaw and Pierre Kalulu and dealt with a pair of muscular injuries. He appeared 23 times (18 starts), logging 21 tackles, 15 interceptions, 58 clearances, and 16 blocks, contributing to six clean sheets.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight clearances versus Napoli Kjaer recorded one tackle (one won), one block, and eight clearances in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Kjaer got the nod as expected and contributed to holding the opponents in check with a sound display. He'll likely rotate with Pierre Kalulu and Malick Thiaw the rest of the way, but he showed up in big games after getting cast aside. He has tallied six tackles (four won), four interceptions, 15 clearances, and five blocks in his past three matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Kjaer (rest) will be in the starting XI against Napoli on Tuesday.

Impact Kjaer has played just twice in the club's last 10 contests, serving as an unused substitute in seven of those matches. Still, the central defender has started all five of his previous UCL outings in which he generated 15 clearances, five interceptions and four blocks.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Napoli Kjaer (rest) trained with no limitations following the Bologna game, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Kjaer was merely rested against Napoli and won't miss additional times. He's the frontrunner to partner with Fikayo Tomori Tuesday. He has posted 11 tackles (five won), five interceptions, 17 clearances, and five blocks in his last appearances, contributing to three clean sheets.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not make the trip to Bologna Kjaer won't travel with the rest of the team to Bologna for rest purposes, Sky informs.

Impact Kjaer will get the day off as he's currently expected to start in the return leg against Napoli next Tuesday. Fikayo Tomori, Pierre Kalulu, and Matteo Gabbia will be the option in the back Saturday.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant in Napoli game Kjaer recorded two blocks, three interceptions, and four clearances and won three duels in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Napoli.

Impact Kjaer was all over the place and massively helped Milan secure a clean sheet in a difficult spot. He might be spared versus Bologan ahead of the return leg next week. He has logged 11 tackles (five won), five interceptions, 17 clearances, and seven blocks in his last five appearances.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well versus Napoli Kjaer registered three tackles (one won), three clearances, two blocks, and one interception in Sunday's 4-0 victory versus Napoli.

Impact Kjaer returned to the starting lineup in a key spot and more than hold his own. He'll occasionally be rested, but he could play more than Malick Thiaw until Pierre Kalulu returns after this performance. He has logged nine tackles (three won), two interceptions, 13 clearances, and five blocks in his last five appearances.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four duels in Tottenham clash Kjaer registered three tackles (one won), two clearances, one block, and one interception in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Tottenham.

Impact Kjaer would have probably rested if Fikayo Tomori were fit to start, but he stayed in the XI and had a decent showing. He's likely due for a breather, as he had yet to play three consecutive matches this season. He has logged six tackles (two won), two interceptions, 11 clearances, and five blocks in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five clearances versus Torino Kjaer won eight duels and one of three tackles and had five clearances and two blocks in Friday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Kjaer almost had a costly blunder in the first half, where he tripped and turned the ball over in the box, but Ciprian Tatarusanu bailed him out, and he bounced back and filled the stat sheet afterward. He has tallied one interception, nine clearances, and two blocks in the last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late versus Lecce Kjaer (conditioning) had nine touches in five minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Lecce.

Impact Kjaer came off the bench very late in his return from a two-game absence as he struggled to get back into shape following the World Cup. He'll rotate with Fikayo Tomori and Pierre Kalulu going forward.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Lecce Kjaer has recovered and will be an option for Saturday's match against Lecce, coach Stefano Pioli relayed.

Impact Kjaer needed some extra work to get back into shape after the World Cup and sat out the last two games. He'll reprise alternating time with Pierre Kalulu and Fikayo Tomori in the back. He has logged five tackles, seven interceptions, 19 clearances, and three blocks in nine matches this season, contributing to three clean sheets.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will stay out for Roma game Kjaer (undisclosed) will remain sidelined for Sunday's clash with Roma, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Kjaer hasn't returned to full practice after missing the previous game, and the club is keeping his condition close to the vest, as he might be dealing with an injury. FIkayo Tomori, Pierre Kalulu, Matteo Gabbia, and Malick Thiaw will be the top options in the back until he returns.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Salernitana Kjaer won't travel to Salerno for Wednesday's game and will stay in Milan to work on his conditioning, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Kjaer took part in the World Cup with Denmark and needs more practice time to be ready and to avoid injuries. He'll be re-assessed after the game. Pierre Kalulu and Fikayo Tomori will likely team up in the back, with Matteo Gabbia and Malick Thiaw as their backups.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in loss Kjaer went as an unused substitute during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Australia.

Impact Kjaer (thigh) was unable to return to the match, and wasn't an option off the bench during the loss. The defender will hope to return for a Jan. 4 clash with Salernitana in Serie A, as Denmark have been eliminated from the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Australia Kjaer (hamstring) made the bench for Wednesday's match against Australia.

Impact Kjaer isn't guaranteed a chance to play but wouldn't be named if he was completely unhealthy. For now Andreas Christensen and Joachim Andersen remain the primary defensive pairing.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status still in air Kjaer hopes to be available for Wednesday's match against Australia despite questions about his status, he told A Spor.

Impact Kjaer missed Saturday's 2-1 loss to France and now his status is more clear going into the final match of the group stage. If he's out, Joachim Andersen, Andreas Christensen and replacement Victor Nelsson figure to start at center-back.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses due to injury Kjaer was left on the bench in Saturday's 2-1 loss to France due to a minor injury, he informed via DR. He expects to be fully fit for the group stage finale against Australia on W...

Impact Kjaer evidently wasn't just a healthy scratch as he's one of the key players and started in the opener against Tunisia. With a win needed to assure qualification, Kjaer's status as a veteran leader would help increase their chances of securing a needed clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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