#ac-milan

#ac-milan

This afternoon, a report has suggested that AC Milan have taken an interest in a young Lecce defender who also has suitors abroad. A lot has been said about the defensive situation at Milan this season, with many feeling that an experienced option is needed. Thiago Silva and Sergio Ramos have been linked, and now, another candidate has been put forward.

David Odogu remains perhaps the most mysterious signings AC Milan have made in recent times, as he continues to struggle for minutes. La Gazzetta dello Sport recall how after winning the U17 World Cup with Germany two years ago, some German media dubbed Odogu 'the future Beckenbauer'. This accolade is currently hanging in the balance, awaiting confirmation, and perhaps risks being a bit too heavy on the shoulders of a 19-year-old.

AC Milan are working at Milanello to prepare for Sunday's game against Sassuolo at San Siro, and news on the injured players has arrived. Calciomercato.com report that Massimiliano Allegri and his coaching staff trying to recover some players from injury for the game against the Neroverdi, although there aren't particularly positive indications at the moment. Injury updates As widely expected, Rafael Leao will miss the game. The Portuguese international also worked separately today,

The gates of Milanello welcomed the squad back into training on Wednesday, while they also welcomed a special guest too. As a photo posted on the club's official account shows, Franck Ribery was at the training complex. The former France international - who played for Marseille, Bayern Munich, Fiorentina, and Salernitana among others - visited Milanello. He had the opportunity to meet several Milan players, including his compatriot Mike Maignan.

The AC Milan squad were back in training on Wednesday at Milanello, and news has arrived on some of the injured players. After the day off yesterday granted by Massimiliano Allegri following the victory away against Torino, the players returned to work today at Milanello to prepare for the match at San Siro on Sunday 14th against newly-promoted Sassuolo. The Neroverdi will not be an easy opponent for Milan even disregarding their previous status as a bogey side.

I put that record at risk today (laughs). It's good that the coach will return, I'm a bit fed up of this... I think Torino were expecting us to really prove ourselves in the first half and instead, we were a bit lazy. Instead of pushing wide, we went central. Then, a penalty and a counter-attack... but you have to praise this team for never giving up.

This time, it's exciting campus prospect Adin Ličina, who is having quite the season thus far, with 2 goals and 6 assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for FC Bayern II. A right winger by trade, the versatile attacker has also played as an attacking midfielder and a left winger at times, showcasing his versatility across the front line.

Milan tasted defeat for just the second time this season as they lost 1-0 Lazio on Thursday in the Coppa Italia, in the round of 16 phase. They remain 12 games unbeaten in the league, but have won just once in their last dozen away league games against Torino. Christian Pulisic has been battling a fever, but he travelled to meet up with the squad on Monday after recovering overnight and has made the bench.

From very early on in his second stint at AC Milan, Massimiliano Allegri asked for goals from his midfielders. So far, he isn't getting them. As Calciomercato.com report, before tonight's match against Torino, Milan have scored 19 total league goals. Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao - with five goals each - have produced more than 50% of the Rossoneri's attacking output. Allegri has been clear: the contribution must also increase from other players, especially the midfield.

After a summer spent with an uncertain fate as several midfielders arrived, Musah headed to Atalanta on a €4m loan with €25m option to buy. Yet, the USA international is struggling to find playing time, and the change of head coach does not appear to have transformed his fortunes. Musah has played just six league games (145 minutes in total, 90 of which were for Milan against Lecce). He has four Champions League appearances, and one in the Coppa Italia. Excluding the 114 minutes he played under Massimiliano Allegri, he has only played 200 minutes this season.