WARREN BONDO NEWS

Fires one shot in Genoa match Bondo (illness) had one off-target shot, one interception and one clearance in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Bondo worked his way back from an ailment and logged 88 minutes, but didn't put up stats on either end. He's generally more productive in the defensive phase. He's been a surefire starter when healthy and has recorded eight tackles (three won), two interceptions and two clearances in his last five showings.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Genoa game Bondo (illness) has been selected for Wednesday's match versus Genoa.

Impact Bondo is back after missing the previous contest due to the flu and has good chances of returning to the XI, replacing either Tommaso Barbieri or Romano Floriani Mussolini, with Alessio Zerbin moving back to the flank. He had started six games in a row before the hiccup, notching one off-target shot, 15 tackles (five won) and two interceptions.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Atalanta tilt Bondo is a late scratch for Saturday's bout with Atalanta because he's feverish, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Bondo came down with an illness on game day and didn't make the squad list. The coach had to opt for a makeshift midfield in relief, moving Alessio Zerbin to box-to-box and inserting Tommaso Barbieri on the wing since Alberto Grassi (undisclosed) and Michele Collocolo (thigh) are also unavailable.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Cremonese Bondo is headed to Cremonese on a season-long loan from Milan.

Impact Bondo is on the move after not playing much in the past six months at Milan, logging just four appearances. Instead, he posted 35 tackles, 13 shots (one on target), five key passes and six cleanances as a regular for Monza before the January switch. He'll be in the mix to be a linchpin of the midfield at Cremonese, although Alberto Grassi, Jari Vandeputte, Michele Collocolo and Filippo Terracciano are also vying for minutes.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Monza tilt Bondo (ankle) stayed on the bench in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Monza.

Impact Bondo didn't get the chance to face his former team in his return from an ankle sprain. He featured just four times since switching sides in January, totaling one key pass, one cross (one accurate) and five tackles. It remains to be seen whether he'll stay as a rotational piece or be loaned out to a smaller team in the summer.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench Bondo (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Monza.

Impact Bondo is back with the team as expected Saturday, with the midfielder fit enough for the bench. This is solid news, as he returns for the season finale after three matches out. He will hope to see some time, last seeing the field April 5.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Monza contest Bondo (ankle) will be part of Milan's squad for Saturday's game versus Monza, Sky relayed.

Impact Bondo has recovered from an ankle sprain that sidelined him for three matches, but he had been an unused sub in three consecutive matches before getting hurt. He'll try to compete with Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Tijjani Reijnders and Youssouf Fofana for some minutes in the midfield. He has recorded one key pass, one shot on target, one cross (one accurate) and five tackles in his past five appearances.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Bologna tilt Bondo will miss his second game in a row Friday due to a right ankle sprain, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Bondo has avoided structural damage but will remain sidelined as he hasn't been able to train fully during the week. With Youssouf Fofana (foot) also on the mend, Tijjani Reijnders, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Filippo Terracciano will be the options in the midfield.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Bondo "will be unavailable Monday as he picked up a physical problem in practice," coach Sergio Conceicao relayed.

Impact Bondo will be properly examined in the next few days to verify the nature and severity of the injury. He has been an unused sub in the past three matches. Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be the top deputy in the midfield behind Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders sans him.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first Milan start versus Lecce Bondo won one of two tackles, drew one foul and had one shot on target and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 3-2 win against Lecce.

Impact Bondo played over Youssouf Fofana and Joao Felix in the midfield as the coach decided to shake things up and mostly contributed defensively. He has to compete with way more established teammates, but he's off to a decent start, which could help him stay involved.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Verona fixture Bondo (thigh) didn't sub in during Saturday's 1-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Bondo shook off a thigh injury but will have to wait to make his Milan debut. He'll deputize Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders for the most part following the January switch, losing considerable game time relative to his Monza days.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Verona match Bondo (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's game versus Verona.

Impact Bondo may get a few minutes after being out since January. The midfielder previously racked up 13 shots (one on goal) and 35 tackles across 20 appearances. He'll look to replace one among Youssouf Fofana, Yunus Musah and Tijjani Reijnders in the central zone.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Verona fixture Bondo (thigh) practiced regularly for the first time since joining Milan on Friday and is on track to be available for Saturday's game against Verona, La Gazzetta dello Sport relay...

Impact Bondo hasn't played in a month due to a thigh injury and switched sides in late January. He'll deputize Youssouf Fofana, Tijjani Reijnders and Yunus Musah from here on out, replacing Ismael Bennacer in the rotation.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will keep missing time Bondo (thigh) won't be available against Empoli on Saturday, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Bondo is still dealing with a thigh injury that sidelined him for a few matches before he left Monza. He hasn't been inserted in the UEFA list, so his next opportunity will eventually come against Verona next Saturday.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Milan Bondo (thigh) has moved to Milan on a permanent deal from Monza, the team announced.

Impact Bondo comes in to replace Ismael Bennacer in the midfield and provide depth behind Youssouf Fofana, Tijjani Reijnders and Yunus Musah. His minutes will take a hit after he posted 13 shots (one on target), seven crosses (two accurate) and 35 tackles in 20 appearances (19 starts) so far.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Genoa tilt Bondo (thigh) won't be available Monday, coach Salvatore Bocchetti announced.

Impact Bondo will sit out at least one fixture after picking up a thigh injury last week. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro will likely move to the middle, with Samuele Vignato or Kacper Urbanski on the wing. Stefano Sensi is also an option.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Bologna match in first half Bondo was subbed off in the 39th minute of Saturday's game versus Bologna due to a possible thigh injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Bondo didn't log any stat and bowed out due to muscular discomfort. He'll take some tests before next Monday's match versus Genoa. The coach inserted Samuel Vignato and move Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro to the center, going with a more attacking formation.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Bondo served his one-game disqualification in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Bondo will likely reprise starting versus Milan, replacing either Alessandro Bianco or an attacker, with Matteo Pessina moving to no.10 in the second case. He has gotten the call in all but one game so far. He has totaled eight tackles (six won), two interceptions and one cross (zero accurate) in the last four rounds.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red in Venezia game Bondo recorded one shot (zero on target) before picking up his second yellow card and getting expelled late in the second half of Sunday's match against Venezia.

Impact Bondo didn't put up many stats while mostly contributing defensively and was booked twice due to a pair of harsh fouls. He'll be sidelined midweek against Atalanta, where Alessandro Bianco will most likely start since Roberto Gagliardini and Stefano Sensi were out because of undisclosed muscular injuries in this one.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots in Lecce clash Bondo drew two fouls, wob five duels, had two successful take-ons and took four shots (zero on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Bondo paced his team in attempts but had poor aim and didn't contribute much besides that. He has started over more established teammates in the last three fixtures, logging three key passes, six tackles (five won) and one clearance.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first assist of season Bondo assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact Bondo saw a pretty good match Sunday despite the loss, as he notched an assist after finding Daniel Maldini in the 89th minute. This gave Bondo his first assist of the season, only having two goal contributions all campaign. He has now started in 10 of his 20 appearances this season, notching 25 tackles, 11 clearances, 10 shots and five chances created in his 1,115 minutes of play.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles versus Bologna Bondo generated two tackles (two won), one key pass, four successful duels and one clearance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Bondo got the start even though Roberto Gagliardini was fully healthy and helped the defense with his energy. He has gotten the nod in three of the last five fixtures he was available for, notching nine tackles (seven won), six clearances, and two shots (one on target).

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serves disqualification Bondo completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Bondo will be in contention in Sunday's home game versus Napoli, especially considering that Matteo Pessina is suspended. He had started thrice in a row before the disqualification since Roberto Gagliardini was banged up, scoring once and adding five shots (two on target), seven tackles (five won) and five clearances.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Torino tilt Bondo had four tackles (two won), two clearances and one block and was cautioned for the fifth time in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Bondo stayed in the XI even though Roberto Gagliardini was available and worked hard. However, he will be unavailable against Torino on March 30 due to yellow card accumulation. The veteran teammate should be back in the XI, while Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and Jose Machin will be the top deputies in the midfield.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first Serie A goal Bondo scored with his only shot and created once chance in Sunday's 4-2 victory over AC Milan.

Impact Bondo was introduced in the 66th minute and scored a goal he will never forget to put his team ahead late on. The midfielder did not see much action in the first half of the season but has appeared in each of the last eight games, making four starts.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE