AC Milan's Noah Okafor made his third appearance, starting from bench, last night in the away victory against AS Roma. The Belgian is considered as a wild card for Stefano Pioli's team and can be a very important asset moving forward.
Yesterday, the number 17 entered the game at a very delicate moment: Milan was down to 10 men due to Tomori's double yellow card, and Roma was naturally gaining ground (but not many opportunities). Noah replaced Leao alongside Chukwueze, who took Pulisic's place on the opposite wing: his freshness and speed were expected to serve as a weapon to be used in counterattacks against an imbalanced Giallorossi formation, now pushing forward.
What surprised the most in Okafor's appearance, besides several valuable dribbles in midfield to relieve the pressure once in possession, was how he handled various situations without succumbing to frenzy or haste. It was a common attitude throughout the team: seeing it from an offensive player, who arrived "late" during the transfer market and is still working to integrate into the team's tactics and rotations, was a pleasant surprise. It means that the work ethic of the group is serious, just like the player himself. An excellent sign that bodes well for the near future, as pointed out by Milan News.
