By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan pulled themselves back on level terms against Genoa at the best possible moment, and it was thanks to a surprise goalscorer in Alessandro Florenzi. Milan did get themselves deservedly level right on the stroke of half-time and it came from an unlikely source. Chukwueze put in a brilliant cross from the right side and Florenzi was waiting near the penalty spot to head home and finally beat Martinez, who had been in inspired form until that moment. FLORENZI LEVELS IT! pic.twitter.com/byIItA7Qae — SempreMilan (@SempreMilanCom) May 5, 2024 The post Watch: Florenzi ge ..read more

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan head coach Stefano Pioli believes that his side are ‘concentrated’ and ready to face Genoa at San Siro this evening. It will be a strange atmosphere after Curva Sud announced on Friday morning that they will be present at the stadium, but there will be no cheering, flags or banners in their section. After the statement published, this is the second step of their protest against the management. Pioli admitted that it will be different without their support but stated that the players are fully focused on defending second place. During the pre-match press conference ..read more

By: Isak Möller AC Milan are taking on Genoa this evening and due to the Curva Sud protest, it will be a special atmosphere at San Siro. Follow along live with our updates below as well as the SempreMilan watchalong.  Stefano Pioli has made four changes to the starting XI, going all-out attack amid the injury absence of Ruben Loftus-Cheek. It will be a very special atmosphere, however, as the Curva Sud announced on Friday that there will be no cheering, banners or flags in their section. The fans want more clarity on the future of the club, but for now, we can only focus on the game. Fol ..read more

By: Oliver Fisher Adel Taarabt has provided a detailed recollection of his time at AC Milan criticising one of his former coaches and lifting the lid on what it was like to play alongside players like Mario Balotelli. Taarabt spent six months at Milan between January and June of 2014, playing 16 games and scoring four goals. He would return to Italy with Genoa (for 18 months, between January 2017 and June 2018 , with 29 games and two goals). He began his playing career in France at Lens before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2007 and then to Queens Park Rangers on loan in July 2009. He was sig ..read more

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have been repeatedly linked with a move for Alessandro Buongiorno over the past few weeks and there have been some fresh developments. As Calciomercato.com report, Napoli are set for a summer of big changes. They will bring in a new sporting director, a new head coach and the squad will require some fresh blood too, with Buongiorno right at the top of their list. They cite a report from Corriere dello Sport who claim that Napoli have made an offer of €35m as a fixed sum plus €5m in bonuses. However, for Torino this is not enough, as they want €45m to sell their capt ..read more

By: Oliver Fisher Sergio Conceicao would have no problems joining AC Milan from Porto despite his past with Inter and Lazio, according to a report. Milan are back on the field this evening this evening against Genoa, but all attention seems to be on the issue of who will be the next head coach given that Stefano Pioli seems almost certain to be leaving. Luca Bianchin of La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Radio Rossonera) speaks about Conceicao specifically, writing that he would have remained at Porto but the presidential elections changed the plans. He is on Milan’s list of potential Pioli replace ..read more

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan can take a big step towards securing second place in the Serie A table this evening when they host Genoa at the San Siro. Milan have the opportunity to mathematically secure qualification for next year’s Supercoppa Italiana with a win. However, without the support of Curva Sud and with Stefano Pioli heading for the exit door, it will be a strange atmosphere. Our pre-match preview has the latest team news and opposition insight, while below are the best stats ahead of the game. ➤ AC Milan have won each of their last four Serie A matches against Genoa. In their top-fl ..read more

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan will use the game against Genoa this evening as a chance to take a look at Morten Frendrup up close, according to a report. As Calciomercato.com report, the renewal of Frendrup’s contract with Genoa until 2028 was the reward for an excellent season so far and he has established himself as one of the best performers under head coach Alberto Gilardino. Although he has just penned a long-term deal, what it realistically means is that the Grifone can negotiate from a position of strength when interested clubs come calling, and there are scouts at the Stadio Luigi Ferrar ..read more

By: Oliver Fisher While it now seems certain that Stefano Pioli will leave AC Milan at the end of the season, the leadership must find an agreement with him and his staff to terminate his deal early. Today’s edition of Corriere della Sera (via MilanNews) recalls that the Rossoneri coach still has one year left on his contract, which runs until 30 June 2025, and that means that they will have to sack him should they look to move on. THe paper estimates that Pioli and his staff – between salaries and taxes – would cost the club around €10m in order to terminate their contracts early. Finding an ..read more

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan are in the market for a new central midfielder ahead of the summer window and a journalist has claimed that there are two names that stand out on the list of targets. A striker is not the only signing that Milan will make when the transfer window reopens, and TMW’s Niccolò Ceccarini (via Radio Rossonera) spoke of two names in midfield who have attracted the interest of the management in recent weeks. According to what the journalist reported, Milan’s transfer market spotlight ‘has turned on Youssouf Fofana of Monaco’, a player who has characteristics that are simila ..read more