Maignan out of the next Europa League: Milan lose their goalkeeper

Mike Maignan was sent off in the 27th minute during the UEFA Europa League match between AC Milan and AFC Bournemouth, played in Bournemouth on October 22, 2026. The red-and-black goalkeeper will have to miss at least the next European match for Milan, according to MilanNews24.

Suspension and upcoming matches

According to MilanNews24, Maignan's suspension excludes him from Milan's next European game, but it could be extended if UEFA classifies the incident as violent conduct. The suspension, in fact, applies only to UEFA competitions, so the goalkeeper remains available for Serie A. Among Milan's upcoming fixtures, Maignan can play against Udinese on Sunday and in the clash against Inter on October 31.

The sending‑off occurred in the 27th minute, when, during a Bournemouth corner kick, Maignan thrust his hand against Tyler Adams' face without touching the ball. After the VAR check, a direct red card was shown and Marcus Tavernier converted the penalty, taking the score to 2‑0. Bournemouth's manager, Ruben Amorim, had to replace Omari Hutchinson with the young goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani.

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Maignan will miss the Ferencváros visit to San Siro on November 5. Should UEFA impose a longer sanction, the red-and-black goalkeeper could also miss the trip against Olympiacos on November 26.

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