Tag: AC Milan

AC Milan predicted starting lineup vs. Juventus: A big match for Yunus Musah
26Apr By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Serie A

AC Milan predicted starting lineup vs. Juventus: A big match for Yunus Musah

AC Milan will travel to Turin on Saturday in Serie A to take on rivals Juventus on Matchday 34 in a battle between second and third in the Italian top flight. Both Milan and Juventus have already lost the league to rivals Inter Milan, who dominated Serie A behind attacking excellence from Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez as well as the best midfield in the division. Milan have to upgrade their midfield this summer, though they do have a few quality players, including Ismael Bennacer and summer signings Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Tijani Reijnders. The big concern for Milan on Saturday against Juventus will be the defense, as Theo Hernandez, Pierre Kalulu, Davide Calabria, Simon Kjaer, and Fikayo Tomori are all out through either injury or suspension. Here is an expected starting l...
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Why AC Milan want to sign Dani Ceballos
25Apr By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, LaLiga, Serie A

Why AC Milan want to sign Dani Ceballos

Real Madrid center midfielder Dani Ceballos has one fit out the door of the Santiago Bernabeu, as he has found it exceedingly difficult to get into the starting XI this season following the signing of Jude Bellingham this past summer. Ceballos was a standout in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons, developing a renewed importance under Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the Champions League-winning campaign as a key role player. Teams around Europe will be circling for the talented Spaniard, and rivals Atletico Madrid have already been consistently linked to the 27-year-old midfielder. Now, according to a report from Diario AS, AC Milan are interested in signing Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid and would prefer the deal to be a loan with an option to buy. Similarly, Milan wanted Brahim Dia...
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The 7 best strikers in AC Milan history you need to know
21Apr By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Serie A

The 7 best strikers in AC Milan history you need to know

AC Milan are one of the most storied clubs in the history of world football. Like most Serie A clubs, AC Milan are synonymous for elite defensive talents, yet the Rossoneri have also boasted a fine group of attacking superstars over the years at the San Siro. Here are the seven best strikers in AC Milan history you need to know. Only true No. 9's were included, so while Ricardo Kaka is as good as any of the players on this list of seven, he was more of an attacking midfielder than striker and does not count. Marco Van Basten Marco Van Basten has a case for being the greatest striker of all time - not just the greatest AC Milan striker of all time. The Dutch superstar scored some of the finest volleyed goals in history, bringing a level of technical quality to the fore that no striker ...
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3 proven star strikers AC Milan can sign to definitively replace Olivier Giroud and Luka Jovic
13Apr By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Serie A

3 proven star strikers AC Milan can sign to definitively replace Olivier Giroud and Luka Jovic

AC Milan made some controversial moves in the past summer transfer window to kick off the new RedBird era, but many of those moves have proven beneficial to the club. After a slow start to the season, Milan have pulled ahead of rivals Juventus into second in Serie A, and while they are never going to catch crosstown rivals Inter Milan for the Scudetto this season, they stand more than a fair shot of doing so in 2024/25 with the right market approach. Signing a new defense next to superstars Mike Maignan, Theo Hernandez, and Fikayo Tomori will be the priority for the Rossoneri, but they also need to be concerned about the striker situation. New additions Samuel Chukwueze and Christian Pulisic have more than locked down the right wing across from former Serie A MVP Rafael Leao, and ...
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Ranking the 10 best left backs in men’s football right now in 2023
1Jul By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features

Ranking the 10 best left backs in men’s football right now in 2023

Fullbacks are easy to overlook, but they are becoming increasingly vital in the modern game, especially to elite teams who have possession of the ball and need additional width. They need that width to both free space for the attackers in the middle and to offer additional venues for chance creation. Left backs tend to be scarcer than right backs for the simple fact that there are fewer left-footers. So having a game-breaking left back who can defend well while still creating a high volume of quality chances is the dream of every top team. And some clubs, like Juventus and Real Madrid, have found a proper solution to be difficult. So here are the best left backs in the world today, with this list subject to updates and changes as performances fluctuate and breakout stars emerge...
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Ranking the 10 best Serie A goalkeepers right now in 2023
26Jun By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Serie A

Ranking the 10 best Serie A goalkeepers right now in 2023

From Dida to Gianluigi Buffon, Serie A has given the world some of the finest goalkeepers of the modern era. And one of the most acclaimed goalkeepers in Europe today, Gianluigi Donnarumma, has his roots in the Italian top flight as a prodigy and young leader for Milan. Who are the best Serie A goalkeepers currently? Let's take a look at 10 players who have distinguished themselves in recent seasons and rank them from fifth to first. Let's see if any of the names surprise you! All stats are courtesy of FBRef.com, which is the best site for readily-available goalkeeper data. 10. Juan Musso, Atalanta Formerly of Udinese, Juan Musso has continued as one of the league's better goalkeepers since joining Atalanta, one of the top clubs in Serie A. Musso is in the prime of his c...
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Final 2022/23 Serie A Team of the Season
5Jun By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Features, Serie A

Final 2022/23 Serie A Team of the Season

Although Verona and Spezia still have one last match to decide who stays and who goes, the 2022/23 Serie A season officially concluded on Sunday with Roma sealing a Europa League spot over Juventus - thanks to the superstar they signed from the Bianconeri for free, Paulo Dybala. La Joya undoubtedly has a place in the final 2022/23 Serie A Team of the Season, which is unsurprisingly dominated by Napoli stars. But there may be some picks that surprise you in this all-star XI. ALSO: Our Premier League Team of the Season ALSO: The LaLiga Team of the Season ALSO: Our Bundesliga Team of the Season GK Ivan Provedel, Lazio: Alex Meret also had a fantastic season in goal for the Partenopei. At the same time, the likes of Wladimiro Falcone were excellent for sides that survived a rele...
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Ranking the 10 best defensive midfielders in the world in 2023
7Apr By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features

Ranking the 10 best defensive midfielders in the world in 2023

As teams look to get more tactical and reinforce their defensive structure, maintain possession, and consistently progress play with quick decisions in set patterns of play, the defensive midfield position is becoming an increasingly coveted and demanded position in modern football. Look no further than the fees Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernández and Real Madrid spent to sign Aurélien Tchouaméni, who shows up on this list. Who joins him? Where does he rank? Here are the 10 best defensive midfielders in the world right now. 10. Aleix García, Girona Aleix García has been one of the sensations of the 2022/23 season, and he isn't the only breakout star who finds himself on this list of the best defensive midfielders in the world. The Girona leader's numbers have to be seen to be bel...
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Ranking the 10 best goalkeepers in the world right now
17Mar By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features

Ranking the 10 best goalkeepers in the world right now

Goalkeepers don't get enough praise in the modern game, even though the best goalkeepers so often make the difference between victory and defeat. Look no further than Thibaut Courtois' heroics throughout the 2021/22 season for LaLiga and Champions League winners Real Madrid. Let's rank the 10 best goalkeepers in world football right now, at this very moment in time. That means the GOAT Manuel Neuer has to be taken out, but once he returns from a broken leg and gets back in form, he will surely rank on this list again. 10. Gianluigi Donnarumma, PSG A hero for the Italian national team in the 2020 European Championships, Gianluigi Donnarumma is a phenom who started his first Serie A match for Milan at the age of 16. Within just a few years, Donnarumma became the best goalkeeper in...
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Ranking the 5 best managers in Serie A for 2023
28Jan By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features, Serie A

Ranking the 5 best managers in Serie A for 2023

Many of the most acclaimed managers in world football have made their names in Serie A. From Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid to current Tottenham manager Antonio Conte (formerly of Chelsea), there are plenty of former Serie A managers who have found success abroad. There are even those who excelled in Serie A, left for successful stints elsewhere, and are back in Calcio as elite managers, Maurizio Sarri and the incomparable José Mourinho come to mind here. But who are the current best managers in Serie A? Where do the likes of Sarri and Mourinho stack up among the top managers in the league in 2023? Before I continue, though, I would like to give an honorable mention to Simone Inzaghi. He has done great things for Inter Milan and was an absolute star while in charge of Lazio. But h...
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