Milan continues on its positive path in the league, particularly highlighted by the impressive victory against Fiorentina, thanks to goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Rafael Leao.
Milan News today have chosen to focus on the English midfielder who has a goal tally this season of 10 goals, same as in 2018/2019 campaign with Chelsea.
It was the 2018/2019 season when Loftus-Cheek found the net 10 times for Chelsea under the management of Maurizio Sarri, ultimately winning that edition of the Europa League. The number 8 for Milan hasn't lost his knack for scoring; in fact, the goal against Fiorentina marked his tenth with the Milan jersey this season (3 in the Europa League and a remarkable 7 in Serie A, 9 in 2024). Loftus-Cheek's current season is a wonderful amalgamation of footballing concepts rich in strength, technique, and incursions into the opponent's penalty area, all of which deserve credit to Stefano Pioli, who has brilliantly transformed the former Chelsea player into a genuine attacking asset for the Rossoneri.
As in any sport, mindset and psychology play a significant role in determining individual and team outcomes. Loftus-Cheek's consistency and performance are a perfect example, having arrived in Milan after challenging seasons at Chelsea, largely due to numerous injuries. Indeed, Milan's number 8 swiftly integrated into Pioli's team dynamics, proving himself useful and available in what many consider a "hybrid" role - lacking a defined identity but exhibiting various shades on the field during the match. Confidence and mindset, traits that the Rossoneri coach has always instilled in the former Chelsea player, considering him from the outset as a key element for his Milan side.
Euro2024 Dream: Loftus-Cheek Deserves National Team Recognition
This version of Loftus-Cheek is a complete player, brimming with confidence, deserving unequivocally of a call-up from England for the upcoming Euros scheduled for this summer in Germany.
