Gattuso: 'AC Milan too wasteful'
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Gennaro Gattuso warns Milan were fortunate to get the 2-1 victory away to Bologna after wasting many scoring opportunities.
“We found ourselves in front of the goalkeeper four or five times, so should’ve scored more,” the Coach told Mediaset Premium.
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Serie A: Bologna 1:2 AC Milan - match report
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Scorers: Calhanoglu 34 (M), Bonaventura 45 (M), De Maio 74 (B)
Hakan Calhanoglu and Jack Bonaventura efforts from the edge of the box gave Milan a much-needed victory at the Stadio Dall’Ara.
The Rossoneri had just four stalemates from their last six rounds going into this fixture and had slipped down to seventh place, so even their Europa League qualification was at risk. Coach Gennaro Gattuso was so furious at their home defeat to relegated Benevento that he cancelled a planned two days off. Lucas Biglia joined Alessio Romagnoli and Andrea Conti on the treatment table, but Hakan Calhanoglu returned. Bologna were comfortably mid-table, though missed Mattia Destro, Filip Helander and Godfred Donsah.
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Fassone-Mirabelli rift at AC Milan?
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Milan CEO Marco Fassone and sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli are barely on speaking terms anymore, according to reports.
There have been multiple reports in recent days that the sporting director will be sacked, rumours he did nothing to quell in an interview with Sky this week.
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Report: AC Milan want Monchi
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Milan’s search for a new sporting director has reportedly taken them to Roma’s Monchi.
According to Calciomercato.com, Milan have already reached out to Monchi with the intention of learning his availability.
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Berlusconi: 'I'd buy AC Milan back'
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“If it keeps going like this, I won’t deny that sooner or later I’ll buy Milan back,” confessed Silvio Berlusconi at a political rally.
The businessman, media mogul and former Prime Minister of Italy was in charge of the club for 30 years until selling up to Yonghong Li in a deal worth €740m.
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Biglia 'optimistic' about recovery
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Lucas Biglia admits “doctors told me I’ll be out for six weeks, but I am optimistic” he could recover for Milan’s Coppa Italia Final.
The Argentina international was diagnosed with the fracture of two transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae following a 1-0 defeat to Benevento on Saturday.
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‘Meyer will leave Schalke’
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Schalke 04 have confirmed that Milan, Juventus and Roma target Max Meyer will leave on a free transfer this summer.
The 22-year-old is out of contract on June 30, and it has been speculated for some time that he wouldn’t sign a new deal.
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AC Milan eyeing European football as Bologna aim to secure top flight status
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Bologna host AC Milan in Serie A this week and the home side will be desperate for a positive result after their recent run of form.
Meanwhile, AC Milan are going through a rough patch as well and the away fans will be expecting a reaction.
Bologna have more or less secured their status in the top flight next season and they will be hoping to finish as high as possible now. The hosts are currently 12th in the standings, 10 points clear of the drop zone.
As for AC Milan, they are currently vying for a place in the top six with Atalanta. The Rossoneri are 7th in the table with 54 points. Atalanta are just a point ahead of them and a win here would be ideal.
AC Milan will look to secure the final Europa League spot this season and they cannot afford to drop points at this stage of the season.
The visitors have enjoyed good form against Bologna in the recent years and they will be hoping for more of the same here. AC Milan have won their last 4 matches against Bologna in all competitions.
The away side are odds-on favourites to win here at 3/4. Get the latest online betting offers at Toals.
As for Bologna, the home side are aware of the fact that they need just one point from their remaining four matches to secure their top-flight status. They will be under no pressure heading into this game and that could work out to their advantage.
AC Milan were beaten by Benevento in their last round and Bologna will be aiming for the same here. Get the hosts to win at 4/1 with Toals. The Rossoneri have failed to win their last 6 matches in Serie A and the home side will fancy their chances here.
Both teams have had quite a few low scoring games recently and this one should follow suit. Neither side will be keen on dropping points and therefore a cautious approach is expected.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of AC Milan's last 10 games in the Serie A. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Bologna's last 9 games in Serie A as well. Bet on a low scoring game at 8/11 (under 2.5 goals) with Toals.
Bologna will be without the likes of Godfred Donsah, Filip Helander and Mattia Destro due to injuries. As for Milan, they will be without Andrea Conti, Alessio Romagnoli and Lucas Biglia for this one.
Biglia has back fracture
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Milan midfielder Lucas Biglia has been diagnosed with the fracture of two transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae.
The Argentina international suffered a knock to the back during last night’s 1-0 defeat to Benevento at San Siro and had to be substituted.
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Gattuso: 'AC Milan play without soul'
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Gennaro Gattuso did not hold back on criticism after Milan lost to Benevento. “It’s clear the team is on a downward spiral and played without soul.”
The Rossoneri were beaten 1-0 at San Siro by the club currently propping up the table and virtually already relegated, even after Cheick Diabate was sent off.
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Serie A: AC Milan 0:1 Benevento - match report
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Scorer: Iemmello 29 (B)
Bottom of the table Benevento postponed their relegation with a shock victory over Milan at San Siro, despite seeing Cheick Diabate sent off.
It's remarkable because the Southerners got their first ever Serie A point by holding Milan 2-2 at the Stadio Vigorito and this was their first ever away victory.
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AC Milan fined for Napoli chants
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Milan have been fined €10,000 after fans engaged in anti-Neapolitan chants during their 0-0 draw with Napoli.
A stunning last-gasp save from Gianluigi Donnarumma earned the Rossoneri a point in yesterday’s match, allowing Juventus to take a six point lead at the top of Serie A.
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AC Milan derby for Ajax talent?
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Milan and Inter will reportedly battle it out for Ajax starlet David Neres this summer.
According to Calciomercato.com, Inter have shown an interest in Neres, given doubts hang over the futures of Antonio Candreva and Ivan Perisic.
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Serie A: AC Milan 0:0 Napoli - match report
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Milan stalled Scudetto-chasing Napoli thanks to a sensational Gianluigi Donnarumma save on Arkadiusz Milik in stoppages.
The Rossoneri needed points to maintain their European ambitions, but with Leonardo Bonucci suspended and Alessio Romagnoli injured, had to field an all-new centre-back pairing. Jorginho and Raul Albiol returned from their bans after a last-gasp victory over Chievo, but Scudetto-chasing Napoli brought in Christian Maggio to replace suspended Mario Rui, shifting Elseid Hysaj over to the left. It was a strange game for Pepe Reina, who has already agreed a free transfer to Milan for June.
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AC Milan 1:1 Sassuolo - match report
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Scorers: Politano 75 (S), Kalinic 85 (M)
Nikola Kalinic’s first goal of 2018 cancelled out a Matteo Politano strike, but a point apiece does precious little for Milan or Sassuolo.
The Rossoneri needed a victory to close on the top four and consolidate their own Europa League position too, as Inter and Roma both lost this weekend. Davide Calabria and Andrea Conti were injured, so Ignazio Abate made his first appearance in two months. The visitors were struggling to avoid relegation, but unbeaten in four, having to do without suspended Claud Adjapong and Francesco Magnanelli.
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Serie A: AC Milan vs Sassuolo - line-ups
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Milan: G Donnarumma; Abate, Bonucci, Romagnoli, Rodriguez; Kessie, Biglia, Bonaventura; Suso, Cutrone, Calhanoglu
Milan bench: A Donnarumma, Storari, Zapata, Musacchio, Antonelli, Montolivo, Mauri, Locatelli, Borini, Andre Silva, Kalinic
Sassuolo: Consigli; Lemos, Acerbi, Peluso; Lirola, Mazzitelli, Sensi, Missiroli, Rogerio; Berardi, Politano
Sassuolo bench: Pegolo, Marson, Biondini, Matri, Pierini, Frattesi, Cassata, Babacar, Duncan, Dell’Orco, Ragusa
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Cairo open to Belotti talks
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Torino President Urbano Cairo hinted he is open to discussing Andrea Belotti’s €100m release clause. “It’s only valid for abroad. We’ll see.”
Il Gallo’s price-tag has dropped this season due to a series of injuries and poor form, both at club level and for Italy.
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AC Milan eye Berardi and Ki?
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It is reported that Milan are monitoring both Sassuolo’s Domenico Berardi and Swansea City’s Ki Sung-Yueng.
With Coach Rino Gattuso recently tied down to a new long-term contract, Tuttosport claim the Rossoneri are now looking to strengthen their squad in time for the new season.
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Gattuso: 'Dagger between AC Milan teeth'
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Gennaro Gattuso admits he feels even “more pressure” since signing a new Milan contract and won’t give up on European ambitions.
“We are coming off two very tight games and did better against Juventus than Inter,” said the Coach in his Press conference following a midweek 0-0 Derby della Madonnina.
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Iachini: 'AC Milan have Gattuso mentality'
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Beppe Iachini notes Milan have absorbed Gennaro Gattuso’s “mentality and can win at any moment” against Sassuolo.
“We are playing against a side with a lot of quality and Gattuso brought along his organisation, style and above all mentality, meaning they can win at any moment,” said the Neroverdi Coach in a Press conference.
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Gattuso: ‘Inter should have won’
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Milan Coach Gennaro Gattuso admits “it’s a point earned” in the Derby della Madonnina as “Inter deserved more”.
The rescheduled derby ended in a 0-0 draw, but not without Nerazzurri captain Mauro Icardi missing two gilt-edged chances.
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Conti to have surgery tomorrow
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Milan have confirmed that Andrea Conti will undergo a new operation tomorrow, after doctors detected instability in his knee.
The full-back ruptured his cruciate ligament in September, and injured the same knee in training last month.
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Serie A: AC Milan 0:0 Internazionale - match report
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Mauro Icardi incredibly missed two open goals, while both he and Patrick Cutrone had efforts disallowed, as Milan and Inter drew 0-0.
This fixture was postponed on March 4 and since then the form of these two city rivals had changed dramatically. The Nerazzurri were in fourth place, kept four consecutive clean sheets and Mauro Icardi had six goals in the last two games, but the Rossoneri were fresh from a defeat to Juventus and crashed out of the Europa League to Arsenal.
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Baresi: 'Wilkins the ideal teammate'
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Franco Baresi paid tribute to former Milan star Ray Wilkins ahead of tonight’s Derby with Inter. “He was the ideal teammate.”
“Inter have recovered after a period where they weren’t particularly sharp, but we too are in good shape and can cause them problems,” the legend told Milan TV.
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Donnarumma: 'Derby is a play-off'
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Gianluigi Donnarumma called Wednesday’s Milan Derby “practically a Champions League play-off” between Milan and Inter.
The Derby delle Madonnina was called off last month following the tragic death of Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, but will now be played on Wednesday at 17.30 UK time (16.30 GMT).
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Bonucci: 'I wasn't going to celebrate'
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Milan captain Leonardo Bonucci reveals he wasn’t going to celebrate against his former team until the Juventus Stadium crowd insulted him.
The former Bianconeri hero was jeered and insulted by the crowd every time he touched the ball on his first trip back to Turin since the summer transfer.
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Gattuso tells off Calhanoglu
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Gennaro Gattuso felt the 3-1 defeat to Juventus “doesn’t reflect the Milan performance, but nobody will remember that” and criticised Hakan Calhanoglu.
Leonardo Bonucci had cancelled out the Paulo Dybala opener, but after Calhanoglu rattled the crossbar, Sami Khedira set one up for Juan Cuadrado and scored the other himself.
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Serie A: Juventus 3:1 AC Milan - match report
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Scorers: Dybala 8 (J), Bonucci 28 (M), Cuadrado 79 (J), Khedira 87 (J)
Leonardo Bonucci scored against his old teammates, but Juan Cuadrado on his comeback and Sami Khedira saw Juventus beat Milan 3-1 late on.
The Bianconeri were given a surprise bonus before kick-off, as Napoli were held to a 1-1 draw at Sassuolo. This result therefore means that Juve go four points clear at the top of the table.
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