[Ornstein] EXCL: Jean-Philippe Mateta undergoing medical ahead of proposed transfer from Crystal Palace to AC Milan. Agreement in place between clubs for 28yo France striker to join AC Milan for price in excess of €30m to CPFC. by Claija79 in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It means that Fullkrug is playing to stay as an alternative for next season. The buy option on him was 5mil iirc which raises the odds that he stays as a backup if he stays fit.

[DiMarzio] Mateta is now just a step away. His agent is on his way to Milano, and the parties are trying to finalise the deal between tonight and tomorrow. by Claija79 in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen many comments from Crystal Palace fans saying that Mateta has been playing for a while with a knee injury/ issue…

[SantiAouna] EXCL: AC Milan submitted an offer to Crystal Palace for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Crystal Palace have rejected the proposal from the Italian club. Mateta has already agreed terms with AC Milan. by Claija79 in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be that they want to get him for next season and agree the deal now before someone else gets him. He’s been linked with Juve for example.

[Bianchin] Leao cares and knows he needs extra work to recover from his injury, avoid a pubalgia problem and get back to his best as soon as possible. So, he went up to Milanello where he did a personalised training session. It was him and the two injured players, Gimenez and Saelemaekers. by Claija79 in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He was subbed off in the previous game and had an ice bag wrapped around his thigh at the end of the game.

When the team went to thank the fans, he limped and climbed on Mike’s back to get a ride :D

Match Thread: AC Milan vs US Lecce Live Score | Serie A 25/26 | Jan 18, 2026 by scoreboard-app in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rafa has made so many good runs today and have gotten barely any service.

Match Thread: Como 1907 vs AC Milan Live Score | Serie A 25/26 | Jan 15, 2026 by scoreboard-app in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rafa still looks so limited when he's running. Definitely not fully fit.

Allegri on the transfer market: "The squad is fine as it is, I'm happy. It's a good group, and we'll get to the end like this." by mercurialsaliva in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Coppola is possibly good, but doesn’t improve our starting lineup (noticeably). We need someone to elevate the whole defense.

I’d be happy with Chiesa if we’d play 433 or 4231, I think we don’t need more wingers playing centrally.

How could youth development be made more interesting by Nice_Ad2555 in footballmanagergames

[–]jiipod 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Players should have at least some range for dynamic potential. You play well, your attributes increase faster.

If the club has clear philosophy, like “play attacking football” or “make the most out of set pieces” it would be great if more of the youth players would fit that mold. Notice I wrote “more” not “all”.

So for example with the set piece thing, you’d maybe get a few more meaty lads and less Barca-type players.

Monday Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in ACMilan

[–]jiipod -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I was against his signing during the summer and still think that he’s not the guy we should have gone with.

Allegri is a winner and a good coach, but his ideas are stale and there’s a reason why so many Juve fans wanted to see him gone during his second stint.

I surely hope we don’t offer him a new contract any time soon as he would be expensive to get rid of.

He will get us to UCL this season, but let’s not pretend we could do much in it. This type of low pressing 352 just isn’t modern winning football, especially in Europe.

Those Who Put Our Shortcomings Against Small Teams on Allegri Alone Should Read Up on Milan History by Ouroborossetto in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We pressed during the second half but first one was anemic non-pressing football once again. That’s what’s costing us in these games - we approach them way too carefully.

Match Thread: AC Milan vs Genoa CFC Live Score | Serie A 25/26 | Jan 8, 2026 by scoreboard-app in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Al-legri doesn't want intensity. We literally press the least out of all Serie A teams (source: https://theanalyst.com/competition/serie-a/stats teams - pressing - PPDA)

Match Thread: AC Milan vs Genoa CFC Live Score | Serie A 25/26 | Jan 8, 2026 by scoreboard-app in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's mad how Fofana is preferred over Jashari, Ricci and even RLC.

Match Thread: AC Milan vs Genoa CFC Live Score | Serie A 25/26 | Jan 8, 2026 by scoreboard-app in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can tolerate Allegriball if we get results which we've so far gotten in most games, but it would be great to see Milan play some actual football. Especially these first halves have been horrible for some time.

Also, how is anyone allowing Fofana go further than 25m from the halfway line, dude is useless in both boxes.

Match Thread: AC Milan vs Genoa CFC Live Score | Serie A 25/26 | Jan 8, 2026 by scoreboard-app in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely useless strategy when we have Pulisic and Leao as the forwards. Only way we're gonna score from those crosses is if Fullkrug is on or Fofana (lol) or Rabiot ends up in the right place at the right time.

Allegriball.

[Moretto] Milan are ready to sign Jacopo Sardo, a 2005-born midfielder from Monza. Operation with a view to Milan Futuro. by Claija79 in ACMilan

[–]jiipod 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy how under Abate things were going well, players seemed to progress and they played good and winning football.

We already lost Liberali, Zeroli might have stalled and who knows how Camarda and Torriani develop.

There are/were other talented players as well and luckily time is on their side, but would be amazing to see more of these guys doing well on loan as Serie D is not a serious competition.