The unexpected injury to Marco Sportiello, the second-choice goalkeeper who suffered an accident in a hotel in the United States, has led Milan to explore potential new options for a backup goalkeeper behind Mike Maignan.
The former Atalanta player will be out for at least 2 or 3 months, and Fonseca wants to ensure a capable replacement for the Frenchman, especially considering that the number 16 is historically prone to frequent absences due to physical issues.
Thus, Milan considered a quick operation to bring in Simone Scuffet as a replacement for Sportiello. The Rossoneri's plan was to loan the goalkeeper, offering him a slight increase in salary. According to Corriere dello Sport, however, neither Cagliari nor the goalkeeper himself are convinced by the offer. The player does not want to leave a starting position for a backup role. Therefore, Milan is grateful to have found the gem Lorenzo Torriani, who, after a strong pre-season, could indeed be Maignan's backup until November or so.
