#ac-milan

#ac-milan

We're very pleased with the success of this event. Having a full stadium is incredibly rewarding, demonstrating that this globalisation effort is bearing fruit. We even met locals wearing Napoli and Milan caps, which is proof that this initiative is bearing fruit.

there's a real possibility that Luka Modric will start on the bench, with Ardon Jashari likely replacing him in the starting eleven. It is nothing to worry about regarding the Croatian, and is simply to allow him to catch his breath given the minutes accumulated. Another possible change is on the left side with Pervis Estupinian coming in for Davide Bartesaghi. That would be a bolder call given that the Italian scored a brace and was the best player on the pitch against Sassuolo a few days ago.

AC Milan are not only thinking about strengthening the attack, with Mario Gila of Lazio also a target in view of January. As Calciomercato.com confirm, Milan are working to sign a new striker in the winter mercato and it appears increasingly likely that it will be Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham that arrives. Alongside the reinforcement up front, sporting director Igli Tare is also working on new signings for the defence.

I feel very, very good and the injury is a thing of the past. I've worked hard in training over the last two months and haven't had any problems. Not even in the friendly match during the international break [against Entella] or in the Coppa Italia against Lazio. My leg isn't bothering me anymore and I'm happy about that.

Someone without these issues is Pulisic, who has established himself as one of the best forwards in Europe this season, if he had not already. The American is among the top scorers on the continent, and he hopes to carry this form to the Middle East. Last time around, he scored a penalty to equalise against Juventus, before doing the same against Inter, before Tammy Abraham grabbed a winner. Now, he wants to repeat that story.

AC Milan got the renewal of Alexis Saelemaekers signed and sealed, but now there are three more that they want to try and agree. A goalkeeper who saves, a playmaker who creates and a forward who scores: it certainly sounds like a good recipe. As Corriere dello Sport (via Tribuna) report this morning, Milan are looking to secure those roles by renewing Mike Maignan, Luka Modric and Christian Pulisic.

As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, Milan must also consider the best path for Torriani. The 20-year-old goalkeeper is playing for Milan Futuro and is currently not set for a loan (perhaps in Serie B) in January. It's likely he'll stay with the Rossoneri and discuss with the club in the summer the best solution for a future together. Arsenal are very interested, after Torriani played a great friendly against the Gunners this summer, saving three penalties.

Yes: they have more players and can rest ThuLa, for example, with substitutes that no other competitor has in their squad. Good rotation, the kind that allows the team to maintain its level, can bring important results. Milan and Napoli don't have the same level of substitutes, although I'd put the Azzurri behind Inter once they've recovered all their injuries. The other teams will be fighting for a Champions League spot.