The comeback victory against Lecce brought some relief to Sergio Conceição and his players. In the match at the Via del Mare, the Portuguese coach handed a starting debut to the team’s latest winter signing: French midfielder Warren Bondo, born in 2003. Bondo, who was signed from Monza and penned a contract with the Rossoneri until 2029, spoke to Milan TV just minutes before the match:
"I’m happy for myself and my family. It’s a big moment. Since I arrived here, I’ve been welcomed well, I’ve found my rhythm, and the coach has given me confidence. Today is a tough game, but I want to do well and win."
Wearing the number 38 jersey, Bondo made his official debut for Milan, having never been called up before. His performance lasted 67 minutes before he made way for João Félix, with the Rossoneri trailing by two goals. It was a solid first outing for the Frenchman in what was a difficult match given Milan’s current struggles. He played with personality.
Match Rating
Bondo – 6:
"He runs like crazy, he’s the only one pressing the opponent and is almost always in the right place. However, when Lecce breaks into Milan’s half, he also struggles to position himself properly to shield the defense. But overall, his debut wasn’t bad."
Despite Milan being behind when he was on the pitch (substituted in the 67th minute by João Félix), Bondo put in a positive performance. His match stats reflect his impact: 1 shot, 1 foul suffered, 4 lost balls, 3 recoveries, 50 touches, and 38 successful passes with a 93% accuracy rate.
Warren Bondo is a midfielder Milan needs to work on. The Frenchman—one of Monza’s best performers despite their tough season—possesses both quality and work rate. He could carve out an important role for himself, with increased playing time both in this season’s final stretch and, more importantly, in the next one, where the Rossoneri must certainly improve on their current campaign.
Source: Milannews.it
