As time ticks on and games keep coming, Belgian playmaker of AC Milan, Charles De Ketelaere, continues to struggle when he tries to find his rhythm and style. Despite another lacklustre half-hour against AC Monza, the Belgian midfielder came agonizingly close to scoring once again, reminiscent of his missed opportunity against Tottenham. Nevertheless, the breakthrough could be on the horizon, with optimistic fans believing that it's only a matter of time, writes Calciomercato.com.
Head Coach Stefano Pioli is similarly optimistic, offering encouragement in interviews and closely monitoring De Ketelaere's progress in training at Milanello. And there are signs of improvement, with the youngster's statistics for successful actions, passes, dribbles, and expected goals all on the rise, even if his playing time has taken a hit.
The percentages are also encouragingly close to his numbers last year at Bruges, where he tallied an impressive 14 goals and 7 assists in 33 matches. With all this in mind, Pioli is considering giving De Ketelaere a shot from the start in upcoming games against Atalanta and Fiorentina, with an eye toward igniting the young midfielder's potential. And while a starting role against Atalanta may be a bit of a stretch, the second match against Fiorentina could be just the opportunity he needs to score his first goal in Milan colours.
