The “Number 9 Curse”: A Convenient Excuse Every season, almost like clockwork, the debate over the so-called “AC Milan number 9 curse” resurfaces. But this label risks concealing the real issue: it has nothing to do with superstition or bad luck. It is, instead, a matter of attacking quality and a system of play that,…

Mario Gila: patellar tendon discomfort, but no serious alarm Following the 1-1 draw away at Juventus, AC Milan are keeping a close eye on the physical condition of their defensive unit. The most closely monitored name is that of Mario Gila, the Spanish centre-back who was forced off the pitch at the Allianz Stadium due…

On the eve of Juventus vs Milan, one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season, a blow arrives from the Rossoneri’s defensive line: Matteo Gabbia will not be available for the trip to Turin. The Italian centre-back is dealing with an ankle inflammation that has kept him away from team training, forcing him to…

Juventus vs Milan: The First Big Test of the Season Is Here After back-to-back convincing wins in the opening two Serie A matchdays — a 2-1 away victory against Torino and a 2-0 home win over Venezia at San Siro — Rubén Amorim‘s Milan are now gearing up for their first real season test: Juventus…

Milan – Venezia 2-0: Player Ratings Starting XI Maignan: 6. Few chances for Venezia, even fewer interventions required from him. Pavlovic: 6.5. Moves a lot, both to close down and to push play forward. Throws himself in on more than one occasion to block potentially dangerous shots. De Winter: 5.5. Struggles in one-on-one situations, often…

Milan vs Torino: Serie A Is Back Here we go. The first matchday of Serie A 2025/26 is just around the corner and AC Milan are gearing up to face Torino in what will be Rubén Amorim‘s official competitive debut as Rossoneri head coach. A new season loaded with expectations, a desire for redemption and…

Pulisic: The First Step Toward a Return to the Pitch Encouraging signs are coming out of Milanello. Christian Pulisic, sidelined after the injury suffered during the Club World Cup, returned today to partial group training. It is a significant step in the American attacker’s recovery process: during the first part of the session he worked…

Injury Situation at AC Milan Ruben Amorim handed the entire squad a day off on August 17th, with training set to resume the following day. A useful pause to assess the fitness of several key Rossoneri players ahead of the Serie A opener against Torino on Sunday, August 23rd. Leão and Gabbia: Recovery on Track…

Milan 4-2 Manchester United: A Ferragosto to Remember AC Milan wrapped up their pre-season preparations in the best possible way: in the Ferragosto friendly played in Poland against Manchester United, the Rossoneri claimed a commanding 4-2 comeback victory, walking away with confidence, intensity, and crucial tactical signs ahead of their Serie A opener against Torino.…

AC Milan have departed for Poland ahead of their Ferragosto friendly against Manchester United — the former club of head coach Ruben Amorim. The squad list released by the club immediately drew attention, with no fewer than eight absentees, split evenly between players left out for transfer reasons and those sidelined through injury. The Four…