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Gattuso’s next two challenges

Posted on February 11, 2019February 15, 2019 by Rossonero

Now with the return of Lucas Biglia two great challenges lie ahead for AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso. Revive Calhanoglu and use Biglia together with Bakayoko. Thanks to goals from Lucas Paqueta and Kris Piatek and an initial own goal, AC Milan dominated Cagliari and secured three precious points in the Champions League. The Rossoneri remain in fourth spot just one point ahead of Roma, Lazio and Atalanta. The other good news is the return of…

Formation change: Gattuso considering new role for Paqueta

Posted on February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 by Rossonero

AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso is considering a formation change and the deployment of Lucas Paqueta in a new role. There was absolute curiosity among Rossoneri fans but also football fans in general for the arrival of Lucas Paqueta at AC Milan. The club paid 35 million euros for his services but so far we can say it has been a great investment. The 21 year old midfielder arrived in the beginning of January from…

Top player sale to fund Bakayoko signing

Posted on February 8, 2019February 9, 2019 by Rossonero

AC Milan will sign Chelsea loanee Tiemoue Bakayoko on a permanent basis at the end of the season but a sacrifice could be required in order to fund a move. The transformation of Tiemoue Bakayoko has been simply incredible. The former star of Monaco arrived on loan from Chelsea and struggled tremendously in his initial months in Italy. Fans were not optimistic after his first appearances but the 24 year old French midfielder promised to convert boos…

How Milan changes with the return of Biglia

Posted on February 7, 2019February 12, 2019 by Rossonero

AC Milan midfielder Lucas Biglia has recovered. Coach Gennaro Gattuso can now count on extra alternatives for the midfield department. Lucas Biglia is finally ready to return on the pitch. He was part of the squad list in last Sunday’s match at San Siro against Cagliari. The Argentine regista has fully recovered from a calf injury and should make his 2019 debut with Atalanta. He underwent surgery in November but fortunately things have gone as…

Calhanoglu causing divide within the team

Posted on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 by Rossonero

The disappointing performances of Hakan Calhanoglu are not affecting only AC Milan’s spot in the standings but also the harmony within the squad. Calhanoglu desperately wanted. The real one, the one able to lead AC Milan with many assists and goals in the second part of last season. The performances of the Turkish winger this season have been underwhelming, to say the least. Rino Gattuso has defended him at the expense of logic but the…

Milan-Lazio: Coppa Italia semi-final date announced

Posted on February 4, 2019February 7, 2019 by Rossonero

The Italian football federation has announced the dates for the upcoming semi-finals of Coppa Italia with AC Milan challenging Lazio for a spot in the final. If the referee would have been more lucid yesterday the Rossoneri would have won against Roma. Despite everything, AC Milan still hold the fourth place, just four points behind Inter. The other good news is that AC Milan, after the victory against Napoli, will play the Coppa Italia semi-final…

Summer priority: avoiding another Crespo-like situation

Posted on February 3, 2019February 4, 2019 by Rossonero

In the summer AC Milan will try to make Tiemoue Bakayoko’s stay at San Siro permanent thus avoiding another Crespo-like situation. The need to confirm Tiemoue Bakayoko was certified by the words of Rino Gattuso on the eve of Roma-Milan. The Frenchman, a few days ago, confirmed his desire to remain at Milan, but between these two matching feelings and the reality of the facts there is Chelsea, the legitimate owner of the player. AC Milan…

Why Milan didn’t buy a winger in January?

Posted on February 2, 2019February 3, 2019 by Rossonero

For a long time AC Milan tried to sign a new winger with many players being considered by the management but in the end the Rossoneri opted against it. The search for a top level winger that could play both on the right and on the left was Leonardo’s priority after the club completed the 35 million euros purchase of Krzysztof Piatek. There were many interesting players around Europe being linked to Milan but in…

The absurd condition of Carrasco to join Milan

Posted on January 29, 2019January 30, 2019 by Rossonero

AC Milan are in negotiations to sign Yannick Ferreira Carrasco but the Belgium international has made an absurd request. Since the start of the January transfer window AC Milan have been searching for a new winger. Sporting director Leonardo has been following several interesting profiles among which even Yannick Ferreira Carrasco. The former Atletico Madrid star now plays in China with Dalian Yifang. He left Spain one year ago to become one of the highest paid football…

Coppa Italia: Milan-Napoli, probable lineups

Posted on January 28, 2019January 30, 2019 by Rossonero

AC Milan face Napoli for the second time in three days. The Coppa Italia quarter final will be played tonight at San Siro. Milan-Napoli, time for the second round. After Saturday night’s 0-0 draw, the Rossoneri and Napoli clash again at San Siro today at 20:30 CET for the quarter-final of the Italian Cup. Whoever loses is out so only a win allows AC Milan to proceed ahead in Coppa Italia. As usual coach Gennaro Gattuso…

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