Milan have confirmed the renewal of the contract of Strahinja Pavlovic, a Serbian defender who will remain in the team until 2031. Belgian winger Alexis Saelemaekers, on the other hand, has been released from the club due to an ankle operation and will not be able to return to the field for around five months. The same team also announced the absence of Ivan Ilic, who suffered an injury to the rectus femoris, and Riccardo Orsolini, who underwent medical tests and will be out for around three weeks. Meanwhile, Venezia is still deciding on a new coach after the dismissal of Giovanni Stroppa, with Davide Nicola in negotiations for a contract covering the current season and an option for the following year.
For Roma, the Sporting Judge confirmed that Donyell Malen, sent off in the last round of the championship, will miss only one match. Goalkeeper Devis Vasquez has been included in the Champions League list to replace Mile Svilar, who will be out for about a month, while Koulierakis is back available. Gian Piero Gasperini commented on the upcoming match against Real Madrid, underlining that, although the Spanish club is one of the most successful teams in the world, the comparison should be based on performance on the pitch rather than prestige.
Meanwhile, AC Milan's entire youth system finished their Youth League match with a 1-1 draw against Club Brugge. Today's news also includes updates on the Serie A teams, with Ascoli losing their first point of the season, and an overview of the latest championship news. The next step for Milan will be to monitor Saelemaekers' recovery and consolidate the defense with Pavlovic, while Venezia will try to stabilize their technical direction to face the salvation phase.