SempreMilan Podcast

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Lorenzo and Stefano delve deeper into Milan’s evident lack of a striker, especially since Santiago Gimenez has now been out for quite some time with an injury.

Stefano reacts to AC Milan’s disappointing draw against Sassuolo straight after the full-time whistle. Once again, the Rossoneri have themselves to blame in many respects but the referee also made a shocking call…

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Join Oli and Anthony as they talk through some of the players linked with AC Milan and whether any could arrive to help in January.

Join Oli and Anthony as they talk through the cup exit to Lazio, the dramatic comeback against Torino and the visit of Sassuolo.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Coppa Italia curse continues↳ 2-0 to 2-3 in Turin↳ Pulisic clutch again: renewal urgent?↳ Sassuolo (H) preview

Lorenzo reacts to the comeback win against Torino straight after the full-time whistle. Milan seemed to be dead in the water, then the stars Rabiot and Pulisic stepped up to give them the three points.

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss AC Milan’s Coppa Italia exit, following the mid-week defeat to Lazio. They also preview the upcoming game against Torino, which is very important for the Rossoneri.

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Join Oli and Anthony as they debate how seriously AC Milan take the Coppa Italia, assess the squad depth and look at the parallels with 2024-25 Napoli.

Lorenzo reacts to the 0-1 defeat against Lazio straight after the full-time whistle. Milan’s Coppa Italia adventure has come to an end, so they will now have to focus on Serie A and Supercoppa Italiana instead.

Join Oli and Anthony as they recap another one-goal win over Lazio, the rematch in the Coppa Italia and a trip to bogey side Torino.This week’s topics include…↳ Leao winner off the training ground↳ More VAR drama↳ Sarri and co. out for revenge in the cup↳ Torino (A) preview

Stefano reacts to the 1-0 win against Lazio straight after the full-time whistle. It wasn’t the best of games by Milan, but at the end of the day, they came away with all three points.

Join Oli and Anthony as they recap a huge derby victory against Inter, preview the visit of Lazio and discuss title ambitions.This week’s topics include…↳ Pulisic and Maignan steal the show↳ Refereeing controversy (again)↳ Lazio (H) preview↳ Scudetto run sustainable?

Stefano reacts to the 1-0 win against Inter straight after the full-time whistle. Milan had to defend a lot but Pulisic made the most of a chance in the second half, and Maignan kept out a penalty from Calhanoglu. In short, a huge derby win.

Join Oli and Anthony as they preview the derby against Inter, do a combined XI and talk through the latest transfer rumours.This week’s topics include…↳ Chivu’s start - better than expected?↳ Combined Milan and Inter XI↳ International break round-up↳ Thiago Silva, Lewandowski and other rumours

Join Oli and Anthony as they recap a collapse against Parma, dissect Milan’s struggles against ‘lesser’ sides and answer listener questions.This week’s topics include…↳ Two points thrown away in Parma↳ Costly individual errors↳ How the XI might evolve↳ Listener questions

Lorenzo reacts to the 2-2 draw against Parma straight after the full-time whistle. Milan missed some big chances in the second half and really have themselves to blame for the result.

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Join Oliver, Anthony and Madison as they answer a range of questions from Discord members, from dream signings to grilled cheese sandwiches.

Join Oli and Anthony as they recap a hard-fought draw against Atalanta, a drama-filled win over Roma and preview a pre-break trip to Parma.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Dominated by La Dea ↳ Pavlovic and Maignan star in Roma win↳ Saelemaekers, Wesley, Guida and other flashpoints↳ Another banana skin vs. Parma?

Lorenzo reacts to the 1-0 win against Roma straight after the full-time whistle. Things were a bit ropey at the start, but then Milan came to life and secured three absolutely crucial points.

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Lorenzo and Stefano preview Sunday’s clash between AC Milan and Roma at San Siro. Massimiliano Allegri’s men will be looking to leapfrog the Giallorossi in the standings, following two consecutive draws.

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Oli and Anthony dissect Gerry Cardinale’s recent podcast appearance on The Varsity, and discuss Carlo Pellegatti’s revelation that the corporate structure of AC Milan might change.

Stefano reacts to the 1-1 draw against Atalanta straight after the full-time whistle. Safe to say, the Rossoneri have been left with many question marks after what was a deflating display at New Balance Arena.

Join Oli and Anthony as they recap more dropped points against a newly-promoted side, and preview the litmus tests versus Atalanta and Roma.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Big chance wasted vs. Pisa↳ More refereeing controversy↳ Atalanta (A) and Roma (H) previews↳ Listener questions

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss Max Allegri’s second tenure at AC Milan so far. Above all, they focus on his professionalism, how he has dealt with the press, and the evident psychological difference for the players.

Stefano reacts to AC Milan’s 2-2 draw against Pisa straight after the full-time whistle. It was an opportunity for the Rossoneri to extend their stay at the top of the table, but despite being heavy favourites, they bottled it.

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Join Oli and Anthony as they take a look around Serie A at how the table is shaping up, analysing AC Milan’s rivals.

Join Oli and Anthony as they recap the dramatic comeback win over Fiorentina to reclaim top spot, and preview the game against struggling Pisa.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Milan’s worst ever bench?↳ Leao’s rescue act↳ Rock-bottom Pisa come to San Siro↳ Listener questions

Stefano reacts to Milan’s 2-1 against Fiorentina after the full-time whistle. Thanks to Rafael Leao’s brace, the Rossoneri are now at the top of the Serie A standings.

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss the injury crisis that AC Milan find themselves in, especially in light of the Fiorentina game on Sunday evening.

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Oli and Anthony recap AC Milan’s international break injury blues, where it leaves the depth in each department and whether the squad size is too small after all.

Join Oli and Anthony as they preview the game against struggling Fiorentina and answer questions about a wide range of topics.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Stefano Pioli’s return↳ International acclaim↳ Future of Maignan, Leao and others↳ Listener questions

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss experience vs. youth, whether Milan are adopting an Inter-esque strategy, and if there is a balance to be found for the Rossoneri.

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Oli and Anthony analyse the decision to allow AC Milan vs. Como to be played in Australia, including the pros and cons plus a potentially dangerous precedent.

Join Anthony and Stefano as they recap Milan’s 0-0 draw against Juventus in great detail, with no game to preview, and answer some listener questions.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Stalemate at Allianz Stadium↳ Big players with big misses↳ No longer top of the league↳ Listener questions

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss AC Milan’s season so far, from the standout players to the disappointing ones and more. Considering the results, should we have different expectations for the remainder of the campaign?

Lorenzo reacts to Milan’s 0-0 draw against Juventus after the full-time whistle. Considering the chances Max Allegri’s men had to break the deadlock, it was a rather anticlimactic outcome.

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Oli talks through the ‘Allegri Effect’ from a coaching standpoint and how his most used players show his desire to make use of existing resources.

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Oli and Anthony debate why Milan and Inter are leaving San Siro, how the new stadium should look and what will happen with San Donato.

Join Oli and Anthony as they recap the Coppa Italia win over Lecce, analyse the huge victory against Napoli and preview the trip to face Juventus.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Cruising through in the cup↳ Beating the champions↳ Turin return for Allegri and Rabiot↳ Shirt maker and sponsor

Stefano reacts to Milan’s heroic 2-1 win against Napoli, keeping the Partenopei at bay despite playing with ten men for most of the second half.

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Lorenzo and Stefano preview Sunday’s clash between AC Milan and Napoli at San Siro. Massimiliano Allegri vs. Antonio Conte, third place vs. first place, and much more.

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Oli, Anthony and Madison break AC Milan’s transformation under Massimiliano Allegri down into six key areas, from dressing room culture to the Cremonese game.

Stefano reacts to AC Milan’s convincing 3-0 win against Lecce in the Coppa Italia. The Rossoneri could have scored more goals, but advancing to the Round of 16 was the most important thing.

Join Oli and Anthony as they recap a third straight win and clean sheet vs. Udinese, preview the Lecce cup game and look ahead to a huge game against Napoli.

This week’s topics include…

↳ 3-0 win in Udine↳ Time to rotate vs. Lecce?↳ Allegri and Conte renew battle↳ Player flavours and other questions

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss the significant impact of Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot in Milan and Massimiliano Allegri’s 3-5-2 formation.

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Oli, Anthony and Madison look at Mike Maignan’s AC Milan future, the potential replacements and where Lorenzo Torriani’s career stands.

Join Oli and Anthony as they recap the win over Bologna, dissect the VAR disgrace and preview a potentially tough trip to Udinese.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Modric majestic at 40↳ Officiating disgrace ↳ Udinese: A difficult game? ↳ Ownership change and other questions

Now that the transfer window has closed, Lorenzo and Stefano provide their predictions for the 2025-26 season, from the Scudetto winner to Milan’s breakout performer.

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With the summer window now closed, Oli and Anthony dissect AC Milan’s 2025-26 salaries and look into the trend under RedBird’s ownership

Join Oli and Anthony as they preview the Bologna game, recap the international action and answer a swathe of listener questions.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Bologna come to San Siro↳ Rabiot vs. Rowe round two↳ Is this the year for Leao?↳ Pubs, pints and other questions

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Join Oli and Anthony as they analyse AC Milan’s final two additions of the summer transfer window, and where it leaves the squad as a full picture.

Join Oli, Anthony and Madison as they recap the win over Lecce before the break, and pick apart AC Milan’s 2025 summer mercato.

This week’s topics include…

↳ A win at the Via del Mare↳ 40 summer operations↳ Harsh grades for the transfer window↳ Listener questions

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Lorenzo and Stefano react to AC Milan’s business during the 2025 summer mercato. Safe to say, the lads had a lot to rant about since the Rossoneri have left us with many question marks.

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Lorenzo and Stefano share their thoughts on the striker situation at AC Milan, from the signing of Christopher Nkunku to the Rossoneri’s treatment of Santiago Gimenez.

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Join Anthony and Madison as they analyse AC Milan’s latest attacking addition, Christopher Nkunku, and reflect on the transfer fee paid to Chelsea.

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss the madness that has been surrounding Milan’s mercato in the last week or so, from Boniface’s failed medical to obvious gaps in the squad that haven’t been filled.

Join Lorenzo and Stefano as they recap the fiasco against Cremonese, discuss the latest mercato updates and preview the Lecce game.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Cremonese fiasco in the Serie A topic

↳ Upcoming game against Lecce

↳ Latest mercato updates

↳ Listener questions

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Join Oli and Anthony as they analyse AC Milan’s latest defensive addition Zachary Athekame, and reflect on how the rearguard stands now.

Join Oli and Anthony as they recap the Coppa Italia win over Bari, preview the Serie A opener against Cremonese and make predictions for the season.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Leao goal then injury in Bari win↳ Cremonese come to San Siro↳ How Milan will do in 2025-26↳ Serie A winners, top seven, relegation and individual awards

Lorenzo and Stefano pick out AC Milan’s worst transfer windows in recent times, discussing how that affected the Rossoneri and why these windows in particular were so bad.

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Join Oli and Ben as they analyse AC Milan’s latest centre-back addition, Koni De Winter, and also talk about the exit of Malick Thiaw to Newcastle.

Join Oli, Anthony and special guest Adam Summerton as they discuss AC Milan’s summer of rebuilding and the movement around Serie A.

This week’s topics include…

↳ The calcio circus ↳ Allegri, Tare and Milan’s business↳ Favourite Serie A XI↳ Leeds and Chelsea recaps, Bari preview

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss a little bit of everything in the latest edition of Pub Chat, from the latest mercato developments to a strong midfield and Milan’s formation for the 2025-26 season.

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Join Oli and Ben as they do a deep-dive into AC Milan’s fifth summer signing Ardon Jashari, who joins in a deal worth €39m after a two-month long transfer saga.

Join Oli, Anthony and Madison as they discuss the hammering of Perth Glory, preview the Leeds and Chelsea games, and discuss the latest transfer news.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Milan score nine in Australia ↳ Premier League pair end preseason↳ Jashari to Milan at last?!↳ Athekame, Liberali and listener questions

Lorenzo and Stefano review the first part of the pre-season, with just two weeks remaining until the first official game of 2025-26 (Bari in the Coppa Italia). What has worked well so far? And what can still be improved?

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Join Oli, Anthony and Madison as they go through the players whose stocks have risen during the preseason, and those who have found it more difficult.

Join Oli and Anthony as they talk discuss the friendlies against Arsenal and Liverpool, the upcoming one against Perth Glory and the Ardon Jashari saga.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Torriani shines in loss↳ Premier League champions put to the sword↳ Clues about formation and Leao’s role↳ Jashari soap opera and listener questions

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Lorenzo and Stefano recap the last couple of weeks, including the pre-season and the signing of Pervis Estupinan. The lads share their mid-summer thoughts on all things AC Milan.

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Join Isak and Ben as they do a deep-dive on AC Milan’s latest summer signing, Pervis Estupinan, who has arrived to replace Theo Hernandez.

Lorenzo and Stefano discuss the departure of Theo Hernandez and whether he’s Milan’s second-best left-back of all time, building on the bonus podcast from Friday last week. Given his importance in the Scudetto season and over the years, we felt publishing two videos on the topic was more than justified.

Join Oli and Anthony as they talk discuss the intra-squad friendly, the games against Arsenal and Liverpool in Asia plus the latest on the transfer front.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Milan 3-0 Milan Futuro↳ Premier League opponents await, but what XI?↳ Jashari saga and Estupiñan link↳ Listener questions

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Join Oli and Anthony as they recap Theo Hernandez’s six years at AC Milan, from his rise to stardom to an eventual bitter exit.

Join Oli and Anthony as they talk discuss Theo Hernandez’s explosive goodbye message, the full-back frustrations and the striker confusion.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Theo fires a jab on his way out↳ Pobega and Saelemaekers full-backs?!↳ General lack of mercato movement↳ Listener questions

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss the full-back situation at Milan, following the departure of Theo Hernandez. What are the links on the mercato so far, and which players would suit the Rossoneri?

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Join Oli, Anthony and Madison as they do a deep-dive on the (soon to be announced) summer signing Luka Modric, the most decorated player in Real Madrid history.

Join Oli and Anthony as they talk discuss AC Milan’s first day of preseason at Milanello and Max Allegri’s unveiling press conference.

This week’s topics include…

↳ The raduno↳ Allegri’s first presser in 11 years↳ Problems with youth and women’s teams ↳ Listener questions

Lorenzo and Stefano discuss the No.9 position for the upcoming season, highlighting some of AC Milan’s main targets as well as suggestions of their own.

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Join Oli and Anthony as they do a deep-dive into the first summer signing Samuele Ricci including his strengths and weaknesses, role and the figures of the deal.

Join Oli and Anthony as they talk through the movement of AC Milan’s Serie A rivals, including the managerial merry-go-round.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Big changes to other Italian clubs↳ Only Napoli, Juventus and Bologna ‘unchanged’↳ €40-50m striker budget for who?↳ Listener questions

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss the imminent signing of Samuele Ricci and their initial reaction to AC Milan’s mercato so far. Furthermore, they tie this in with the Serie A schedule and how the Rossoneri will need to manage the season.

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Oli, Anthony and Madison talk through the key bits of Igli Tare and Giorgio Furlani’s behind closed doors press conference, from Allegri and Leao to potential sales and the striker issue.

Join Oliver and Anthony as they try to get the AC Milan squad down to 23 players with a keep or sell and discuss the latest rumours.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Streamlining the squad↳ Maignan, Theo, Thiaw and others to leave?↳ What to do with loan returns↳ Listener questions

Lorenzo and Stefano discuss the importance of having leaders in the team and why Milan are right to focus on building a leadership foundation. From the transfer targets to Max Allegri’s arrival, the Rossoneri are moving in the right direction.

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Join Oli and Anthony as they talk through AC Milan’s preseason plans and the 2025-26 Serie A fixture list in full.

Join Oliver and Anthony as they give a guide to following the mercato, recap the latest AC Milan transfer rumours and answer listener questions.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Milan mercato source guide↳ Xhaka, Vlahovic, Doue and other links↳ Allegri’s first fortnight ↳ Listener questions

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss the Azzurri dilemma, from the recent struggles to the appointment of Gennaro Gattuso. With many talented players, can the AC Milan legend help turn things around? And what can the Rossoneri do to help the development of Italian players?

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Oli and bonus podcast debutant Ben Dixon pitch their dream summer transfer window with no net spend, and Anthony judges who did the better business.

Join Oliver and Anthony as they do their AC Milan end of season awards, and recap the latest on the transfer rumour front.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Best and worst players and moments from 2024-25↳ The good, the bad and the ugly↳ Allegri formation doubts↳ Leao exit talk and transfer links

AC Milan have clearly decided to hit the reset button, selling Tijjani Reijnders to Man City, while Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan could also leave. Why are the Rossoneri doing it now, and is it the right move? Lorenzo and Stefano discuss the latest developments.

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Join Oli, Anthony and Madison as they debate what the potential sales of Tijjani Reijnders, Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez mean for AC Milan’s prospects.

Join Oliver and Anthony as they talk about the Igli Tare and Massimiliano Allegri appointments, and talk through all the latest transfer rumours.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Tare arrives as new sporting director↳ Allegri’s return: good or bad?↳ Theo, Maignan and Reijnders all leaving?↳ Modric, Rabiot, Leoni and other links

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss the appointment of Max Allegri as the new head coach of AC Milan, while also sharing their thoughts on Igli Tare and the management’s swift actions.

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Oliver, Anthony and Isak react to some good, bad and ugly predictions from the SempreMilan team for the 2024-25 season.

Join Oliver, Anthony and Madison as they recap the final game of the 2024-25 season against Monza and talk through all the latest AC Milan news.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Signing off with a win↳ Camarda’s positive cameo↳ Protests and head coach pursuit↳ Listener questions

Join Lorenzo and Stefano as they put a rating on each AC Milan player for the 2024-25 season. As expected, not many of them make it out of the discussion with little criticism, following what has been a very disappointing campaign.

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Join Oliver and Anthony as they perform a post-mortem on Milan Futuro’s 2024-25 debut season, including everything that led to their eventual relegation.

Join Oliver and Anthony as they recap the season-crushing five days in Rome, preview the Monza game and talk through the latest rumours.

This week’s topics include…

↳ Coppa Italia final heartbreak ↳ Gimenez sees red vs. Roma↳ Season finale against Monza↳ Listener questions

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Lorenzo and Stefano discuss what AC Milan need to do this summer to get their project back on track (and if it’s even salvageable). From the failures of the past to potential solutions in the future, the boys cover it all in the latest Pub Chat episode.

Isak and Lorenzo Bettoni (of Football Italia) react to the Coppa Italia final after the full-time whistle at Stadio Olimpico. Both of them were present at the game and the live stream was first published on Lorenzo’s YouTube channel (username: LoreBettoCalcio).

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Join Oli, Anthony and Madison as they go through the key segments of Zvonimir Boban’s explosive interview, from Paolo Maldini’s sacking to missed signings and concerns about the ownership.