Milan – Inter Monday April 22 2024 20:45CET A winning run has been interrupted by two European losses to Roma and a mediocre tie versus relegation candidates Sassuolo. These results have soured the Pioli stay expectations to the point that his summer departure is all but confirmed. On the eve of a derby where Inter can clinch the Scudetto with a win it seems that Milan are already close to choosing Pioli’s successor. Many names have already floated by the media, most not exciting, but it would be a surprise if a selection is indeed imminent as claimed by a few. As for this game itself it is im ..read more

Sassuolo – Milan Sunday April 14 2024 15:00CET Following the 3-0 win versus Lecce the winning run was interrupted in the Europa League quarter finals first leg 0-1 loss to Roma. The Daniele De Rossi led visitors faced a mediocre looking Milan and the new Roma coach out managed Pioli. The team showed late urgency which featured a poor Giroud miss and of course a catalog of refereeing question marks. VAR and on the pitch decisions remain as controversial as ever. Late in the week it has been announced that Maignan will miss this week 32 match due to fatigue and Sportiello will hop into the start ..read more

Milan – Lecce Saturday April 6 2024 15:00CET Every win brings the team closer to keeping Pioli for next season. The coach’s fate seemed almost certain a few weeks ago but a winning run dating back to over a month has resurrected the idea of Pioli staying. While management may be being convinced the same can not be said of the fans, A MilanMania poll is less forgiving of the coach and the need for new ideas and tactics. Time will tell and the winning needs to continue. In just over two week it is time for another derby and Inter fans are salivating over the idea of clinching the Scudetto at the ..read more

Fiorentina – Milan Saturday March 30 2024 20:45CET As the March international break ends league campaigns enter the home stretch. Milan have grabbed the second spot from Juventus for now and can hope to finish the season on a relative high with perhaps a Europa League trophy too. The form has put into doubt Pioli’s presumed future as well. The coach is still thought to be on his way out in the summer but there may be a chance of things turning if this current form lasts into May. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. First st ..read more

Verona 1-3 Milan Rotation hasn’t always made for good Milan outcomes and despite some need for it – with more European and domestic matches coming after the international break – Pioli opted to sit Giroud for Okafor and keep the rest of the team intact. Kalulu did get a post injury start however. Maignan’s midweek injury scare was not and he started as well. Milan’s oft dominant left side caused the most trouble early on and Verona could have been behind early on. An Okafor volley was saved well by Lorenzo Montipo’s fingertips as Milan threatened more with Verona rarely able to venture forward ..read more

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Gerry Cardinale says he wants changes As always a lot has been rumoured already about what Milan needs and can do to strengthen during the upcoming 2024 summer transfer window. The season has highlighted some more obvious weaknesses. A young striker is always desirable especially with Giroud older and a possible departure in the cards, possibly to the MLS, any way. Jovic has deputized well, sometimes, but a team like Milan needs more, to play on several fronts especially. Many fans and ..read more

Monza – Milan Sunday February 18 2024 20:45CET Fifty two points after 24 rounds is a very good return yet Milan sit in third place with a poor defensive record and questionable tactics from a coach who might not survive beyond the summer. Beating Napoli 1-0 propelled Milan to within striking distance of second place, and with Juventus’ week 25 tie versus Verona a chance to jump one place higher. A convincing European win albeit in the less respected and not as highly viewed Europa League also highlighted the week before travelling to Monza. Thiaw returned from injury versus Rennes and is a can ..read more

Milan – Napoli Sunday February 11 2024 20:45CET Milan fell behind but with Jovic’s help won at Frosinone. The hold on the top three spot is stronger and with it assurances of Champions League money, with a new expended and confusing format and all. Milan continue to not struggle in the goal scoring aspect despite the need for offence being on top of most minds and rumours. The summer will bring more changes in that and other departments and hopefully a more solid defensive record for next season. Rumours of ownership, management and a coaching change swirl around too. Napoli are not the Napoli ..read more

Frosinone – Milan Saturday February 3 2024 18:00CET Two missed penalties by Giroud and Theo threw away two points versus Bologna. Joshua Zirkzee’s almost audition like setting was deemed a success but it is not going to be easy to get the striker in the summer as Bayern Munich have some (buy back) control over the Bologna player. The January window highlighted Milan’s limited hand in transfers. Whether it be a pure money issue or otherwise the window was very quiet and it also hinted that Pioli might be gone in the summer. The coach got very little in reinforcements with Filippo Terracciano th ..read more

Milan – Bologna Saturday January 27 2024 20:45CET Milan have managed a winning streak that continues to solidify a possible top three finish. It needed a last minute Okafor goal to get the three points at Udinese but he and other sub Jovic extended the 2024 winning run. The game was marred by racist gestures aimed at Maignan however. Such so called fans continue to defy logic because supposedly they are fans of teams who obviously include players of all colours. Alexis Saelemaekers is not 100% and may not start for Bologna but the Milan loanee has done relatively well for Bologna. Bologna’s st ..read more