From Budapest to Benina: The 18 Milan players called up for international duty

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·9 October 2024

From Budapest to Benina: The 18 Milan players called up for international duty

The October international break is upon us, and there are plenty of AC Milan players who have packed their suitcases before jetting off around Europe and even to other continents.

While there was talk of head coach Paulo Fonseca using the break to galvanise the troops and do some further tactical work, the reality is that the changing room at Milanello and the practice fields remain empty because of how many players have departed.

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.The Nations League, AFCON 2025 qualifiers, 2026 World Cup qualifying and friendlies are all taking place over the next 10 days or so, and below is the schedule for each Milan player involved (all times CEST).

Youssouf Fofana, Theo Hernández and Mike Maignan (France)

➤ Israel vs. France: Thursday 10 October, 20:45, Budapest (Hungary) – UEFA Nations League ➤ Belgium vs. France: Monday 14 October, 20:45, Leuven – UEFA Nations League

Yunus Musah and Christian Pulisic (United States)

➤ USA vs. Panama: Sunday 13 October, 03:00, Austin – Friendly ➤ Mexico vs. USA: Wednesday 16 October, 04:30, Guadalajara – Friendly

Luka Jović and Strahinja Pavlović (Serbia)

➤ Serbia vs. Switzerland: Saturday 12 October, 20:45, Leskovac – UEFA Nations League ➤ Spain vs. Serbia: Tuesday 15 October, 20:45, Córdoba – UEFA Nations League

Matteo Gabbia (Italy)

➤ Italy vs. Belgium: Thursday 10 October, 20:45, Rome – UEFA Nations League ➤ Italy vs. Israel: Monday 14 October, 20:45, Udine – UEFA Nations League

Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria)

➤ Nigeria vs. Libya: Friday 11 October, 18:00, Uyo – AFCON 2025 qualifiers ➤ Libya vs. Nigeria: Tuesday 15 October, 21:00, Benina – AFCON 2025 qualifiers

Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands)

➤ Hungary vs. Netherlands: Friday 11 October, 20:45, Budapest – UEFA Nations League ➤ Germany vs. Netherlands: Monday 14 October, 20:45, Munich – UEFA Nations League

Rafael Leão (Portugal)

➤ Poland vs. Portugal: Saturday 12 October, 20:45, Warsaw – UEFA Nations League ➤ Scotland vs. Portugal: Tuesday 15 October, 20:45, Glasgow – UEFA Nations League

Álvaro Morata (Spain)

➤ Spain vs. Denmark: Saturday 12 October, 20:45, Murcia – UEFA Nations League ➤ Spain vs. Serbia: Tuesday 15 October, 20:45, Córdoba – UEFA Nations League

Hugo Cuenca (Paraguay)

➤ Ecuador vs. Paraguay: Thursday 10 October, 23:00, Quito – World Cup 2026 qualifiers ➤ Paraguay vs. Venezuela: Wednesday 16 October, 01:00, Asunción – World Cup 2026 qualifiers