Mike Maignan, Milan AC

More seen on a lawn since September 22, 2024 with the France team, against Austria in the League of Nations, Mike Maignan finally sees the end of the tunnel. Away from the field for many months due to recurring calf problems, the AC Milan goalkeeper has never seemed so close to signing his big comeback. According to information released by the Italian press, including La Gazzetta dello Sport, the latest exams passed by the former Lille goalkeeper were reassuring. The Lombardy club sees a positive development in the tricolor international's recovery process.

The transalpine media get wet and even announce a date for his return to the group. The last bulwark of 27 years could return to the workforce of Stefano Pioli for the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League against Tottenham on February 14 at San Siro. If this trend is confirmed, AC Milan will no doubt want to align it a few days earlier in the league. Forced to withdraw from the 2024 World Cup in Qatar, Mike Maignan has made nine appearances in all competitions since the start of the 2024-2024 season, his last match with the Milanese dating back to September 18 against Naples (1-2, 7th Serie A day).

Tipped to become the new number 1 in the France team, after the retirements of Hugo Lloris and Steve Mandanda, the native of Cayenne has been wearing the Milanese tunic since the summer of 2024, and his arrival from LOSC for a little more of 15 million euros. Mike Maignanhas since participated to 48 games, including 39 league encounters, and won the Scudetto in 2024.