The last image of Santiago Gimenez against Bologna was that chance that ended on the post after he had rounded the opposing goalkeeper. Right after came the substitution, with a few whistles from the San Siro crowd quickly drowned out by applause, started both by Luka Modric on the pitch and Massimiliano Allegri on the bench. In Udine the Mexican will start again, in the hope he finds the goal that sparks his revival.
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Tomorrow as well, according to reports on the eve of the game, when Milan face Udinese away at 20:45 in the fourth round of Serie A, Santiago Gimenez will be in the starting lineup. Allegri’s choice is more a result of circumstances, but as long as Rafael Leao is sidelined with a calf injury and Christopher Nkunku has yet to regain top condition, the Mexican has a duty to take advantage of this situation that sees him on the pitch from the first minute every week. In these early-season matches, whether due to offside or his own inaccuracy, Gimenez has often come close to scoring but has always missed. The hope is that he finally gets his goal in Udine and with it a boost of confidence.
Motivation
Along with the applause prompted by Modric at the time of his substitution, Allegri also added words today in his press conference. Few and direct, as Max prefers: “He has had many chances, he needs to stay calm because he has always scored goals and he will score again.” That is the path set by the coach, and the chance to start again each time must be a push for El Bebote who is seeking to bounce back. The striker’s condition, after only returning to Milanello in early August due to the Gold Cup, is improving and the hope is this will be the decisive factor to raise the level of number 7’s performances. In the meantime Allegri will rely on him and on the security of Pulisic to try to break down a strong defensive wall like Udinese’s.
Source: Milannews.it today
