During the 1996–97 season Milan Associazione Calcio competed in Serie A, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League and Supercoppa.

Summary

Milan Associazione Calcio fell into pieces once

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left his job to join

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. The new organisation with

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as technical director completely miscued its signings, with neither

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being successful. After a

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defeat against

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at home at the

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, a 2–3 loss at

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for

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cost the Uruguayan his position. Tabarez was replaced by former championship winning coach

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, the change did not happen and days later due to a 2–1 defeat to Rosenborg at home in the Champions League the team was not qualified to Quarterfinals. The ''Rossoneri'' eventually finished 11th managed to save the reigning champions' contract in Serie A by just six points. The miserable season also prompted captain

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to end his active career, with Milan retiring the #6 shirt in his honour.

Squad

Transfers

Winter

Kits

Results

Pre-season and friendlies

Friendlies

Costantino Rozzi Memorial

Trofeo de Navarra

Opel Master Cup

Amsterdam Arena Cup

Luigi Berlusconi Trophy

Competitions

Serie A

League table

Results summary

Results by round

Matches

Coppa Italia

Second Round

Eightfinals

Quarterfinals

Supercoppa

UEFA Champions League

Group stage

=Matches

Statistics

Appearances and goals

, - ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center, Players transferred out during the season

Clean sheets

Disciplinary record

Players in ''italics'' left the team during the season.

References

External links

RSSSF – Italy 1996/97
{{DEFAULTSORT:1996-97 A.C. Milan season AC Milan seasons

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