YOUSSOUF FOFANA NEWS

Starts in Coppa Italia final Fofana (foot) got the nod and played 88 minutes in Wednesday's cup final versus Bologna.

Impact Fofana was managed ahead of this game as he's been battling with a nagging foot injury. Unless the injury got worse, he'll be in the initial lineup over Ruben Loftus-Cheek versus Roma on Sunday. He has provided two helpers in his last five showings, notching six shots (zero on target), four key passes, three crosses (one accurate) and seven tackles (two won).

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Bologna meeting Fofana will miss Friday's game against Bologna due to foot soreness, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Fofana has been dealing with the problem for a couple of weeks, and it got worse because of a knock in the most recent game. However, it's minor, and he's expected to return in the Coppa Italia final a few days later. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Filippo Terracciano will substitute for him.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Genoa tilt in first half Fofana had one clearance in 28 minutes before subbing off in Monday's game versus Genoa due to a foot injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Fofana got stomped on by an opponent and bowed out after walking around gingerly for a few minutes. He'll take some tests to determine his availability for Friday's game versus Bologna. The coach inserted Rafael Leao, who had unusually started on the bench, after he got hurt, with Tijjani Reijnders and Ruben Loftus-Cheek dropping deeper on the pitch.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Venezia bout Fofana assisted once to go with two tackles (zero won), one interception and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Venezia.

Impact Fofana didn't do a lot offensively but quickly found Christian Pulisic in the box after a teammate stripped a defender, dishing out his second assist in the last three matches and his eighth in Serie A this campaign. He has taken at least a shot and recorded a key pass in four of the last five matches, piling up seven (zero on target) and five and registering three crosses (one accurate) and 10 tackles (four won).

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pick up assist against Udinese Fofana assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), two blocks and two chances created in Friday's 4-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Fofana generated the first goal by recovering a ball high on the pitch and slipping it to Rafael Leao after pushing forward. It's his seventh in the campaign, but he hadn't provided one since late February. He has recorded five shots (zero on target), three key passes, three crosses (one accurate) and eight tackles (five won) in the last five games.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Fofana completed a one-game ban in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Fofana will return versus Empoli on Saturday and replace either Ismael Bennacer or Yunus Musah in the XI. He has notched eight shots (one on target), six key passes, 13 tackles (11 won) and four interceptions in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss derby with Inter Fofana registered one shot (zero on goal), one tackle (one won) and one chance created and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 3-2 win against Parma.

Impact Fofana had a subpar showing and was affected by an early yellow card, which will force him to miss next Sunday's clash with Inter. Ismael Bennacer will likely take his place in the midfield. He'll be available and most likely start versus Dinamo Zagreb midweek.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots against Cagliari Fofana had three shots (one on goal), three tackles (two won), one interception and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Fofana did his part on both ends in an underwhelming collective display by Milan. He failed to create a chance for just the second time in the last ten tilts. He has provided three assists and added 10 shots (two on target), eight key passes, eight tackles (six won) and four clearances in the last five matches.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Assists only Milan goal in draw Fofana assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Fofana makes it six assists in his last nine matches. In those last nine matches, he has only created more than once chance in the last two matches. In this game, he created four chances for the first time this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist in Verona bout Fofana drew five fouls and assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Verona.

Impact Fofana had more room to attack than usual as Milan dominated in the midfield and hit Tijjani Reijnders in strides with a great through ball midway through the second half. He recorded his fifth assist, all coming in the last eight contests. He has notched six shots (one on target), five key passes, eight tackles (six won) and three clearances in the past three.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On soresheet Fofana assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Fofana assisted one to help the team get the win Wednesday. He's been consistent during UCL play, starting all six matches in the defensive midfield. In that span, Fofana has assisted twice, recording eight interceptions, six tackles and eight shots (two on target).

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper in Empoli game Fofana won three of three tackles and assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Fofana teed up a teammate for the third time in the last four matches, this time without a surgical vertical pass for Tijjani Reijnders on the final goal of the game. He had just a goal to his name before the recent surge. He has also logged five off-target shots, four chances created, eight tackles (six won) and four interceptions.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate midweek Fofana assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three interceptions and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 win versus Slovan Bratislava.

Impact Fofana recorded his second assist in the past three matches as he threaded the needle to find Rafael Leao in the box on the second goal for his side. He has registered six shots (zero on target), three key passes and seven tackels (three won) in the last five fixtures.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Cagliari Fofana assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one block and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Fofana logged his first helper of the season with a great through ball for Rafael Leao but didn't put up many stats and had a costly giveaway that led directly to one of the Cagliari's goals. He has notched eight shots (one on target), two key passes, six tackles (four won) and seven interceptions in the last five games.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid as usual versus Monza Fofana had two off-target shots, two tackles (zero won) and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win against Monza.

Impact Fofana wasn't too busy on either end but picked up stats on both, and his team didn't concede in this one. He has posted six shots (one on target), two chances created, eight tackles (six won) and six interceptions in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles against Napoli Fofana generated two shots (one on goal), two interceptions and one chance created and won four of four tackles in Tuesday's 2-0 loss against Napoli.

Impact Fofana was rock-solid defensively even though his team conceded twice and is starting to contribute more in the final third than at the beginning of the season. He has tallied eight shots (two on target), five chances created, eight tackles (seven won) and five interceptions in the last five fixtures.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Venezia Fofana scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one interception in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Venezia.

Impact Fofana wasn't required to do much defensively given the nature of the game and hit the net deflecting the ball in a crowd on a corner kick in the early going. He has posted two shots (one on target), two interceptions and two clearances in three fixtures in Serie A.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Milan Fofana has agreed to a contract until 2028 with Milan upon coming in from Monaco, the team announced.

Impact Fofana had just a year left on his deal and voiced his intention to leave, and Milan had been chasing after him all summer long. He's coming off his best campaign yet, as he posted four goals, four assists, 52 shots (14 on target) and 61 tackles in 32 games. He might need some time to adjust to his new surroundings, but he was signed to be a starter next to Tijjani Reijnders in the midfield.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd snubbed! Youssouf Fofana not interested in joining Erik ten Hag's side as Monaco star only wants AC Milan move | Goal.com US Monaco star Youssouf Fofana is reportedly ready to snub interest from Manchester United in favour of joining AC Milan.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • GOAL.COM

What could Youssouf Fofana bring to Manchester United? Sky Sports News Nubaid Haroon analyses Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana and shares what he could bring to Manchester United.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • SKY.COM

Man Utd's midfield shortlist: Monaco's Youssouf Fofana emerges as latest transfer option alongside Manuel Ugarte & Martin Zubimendi | Goal.com US Monaco's Youssouf Fofana has reportedly become the latest midfielder to join Manchester United's summer transfer shortlist.

JULY 22, 2024 • GOAL.COM

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Paris SG and Monaco have the French league’s two best finishers, but the midfield be the difference in Friday's match.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

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DECEMBER 9, 2022