Milan has rediscovered Noah Okafor, the standout performer in the Rossoneri’s 4-2 victory over Liverpool under Max Allegri. Now, his future could take a new direction. On Saturday, July 26 lunchtime in Italy, the Swiss forward shined brightly, scoring twice in a single half and putting not only the match back in play but also reigniting questions about his role at the club.
After returning from a six-month loan at Serie A champions Napoli, a spell in which he failed to convince the Azzurri’s management, leading them not to exercise the buy option, the Swiss striker immediately looked in great shape during Milan’s second friendly of the summer, helping his team to a 4-2 win over powerhouse Liverpool. It was an exhilarating performance, capped by a brilliantly taken brace.
Following this display, it’s impossible not to talk about Okafor’s future, which may now be shifting. Just a few days ago, Flamengo made an approach, but Noah turned them down, determined to stay in European football. So now the natural question arises: Could Okafor stay at Milan under Allegri?
What's next for Noah Okafor?
There’s no definitive answer to whether Okafor will stay, though it must be said that he is not currently considered “untouchable” by Milan. Still, a player who performs as he did against Liverpool could certainly be useful to Max Allegri. At this moment, the feeling is that if Milan had to choose between selling Okafor or Chukwueze, the Nigerian, whose playing style is less aligned with the ex Juventus coach’s ideas, would be the one more likely to leave.
Source: Calciomercato.com
