On August 17, Noah Okafor entered the game against Torino and scored an equaliser for Milan to the match 2-2 in the 95th minute. Many were hoping that the Swiss forward could continue with the momentum. That did not materialise, though.
As the weeks passed, the Swiss player often faded along with the rest of the team. The break comes at the right time to try to ignite a spark. Perhaps already against Udinese.
According to what is reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Okafor is on Fonseca's mind more than usual. The Portuguese coach will have to correct course after the painful loss to Fiorentina, and against Udinese, we could see several changes in the starting eleven. From defence, with Strahinja Pavlovic eager to play, to attack, where the former RB Salzburg player could take Tammy Abraham’s place (especially considering recent performances).
Okafor, a former Salzburg player, has the "luck" of not being called up by Switzerland (once again, just like in September), giving him the chance to spend important days at Milanello and work to regain his form.
On Noah Okafor's future with Milan:
Minutes on the field will be crucial for securing a future in Paulo Fonseca's squad. Arriving in Milan in the summer of 2023, Okafor has a contract with Milan until 2028, and he has never hidden how well he’s settled in with the club. His latest social media post, not coincidentally, shows the spirit and connections he’s built at Milanello: a photo with Leao, taken after the derby win against Inter, accompanied by the caption “Milan is red.” To keep it that way, Noah will now have to shift gears. And start again in his own way, by scoring goals.
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