Youssouf Fofana gained Fonseca's trust as the midfield enforcer. Arriving in the Rossoneri squad after a lengthy negotiation and with limited preparation at Monaco—having returned late following the Euros in Germany—the number 29 took only a few matches to get up to speed. Now, he has become an irreplaceable piece in Fonseca's midfield. But, the need for an alternative is clearly needed. .
Youssouf Fofana is always on the pitch
In this morning's print edition, Il Corriere dello Sport, highlighted how, since the departures of Kessie and Tonali, the Rossoneri had lacked a midfielder with strong defensive qualities.
The Frenchman, who immediately developed excellent chemistry with Tijjani Reijnders, has brought much-needed balance back to Milan's midfield. In Parma, during the second matchday, Fofana came on as a substitute.
From the following match in Rome against Lazio, Fofana became a starter and has remained so for the subsequent 14 games. In 10 of those, it’s reported, he played the full 90 minutes.
Having such a dependable player is invaluable, but it’s also true that he cannot be expected to maintain this pace throughout the season. Fofana needs help to recharge his batteries.
A backup for Youssouf Fofana in AC Milan's midfield is sought
To give the former Monaco player some rest, who, fortunately, got a break during this international window as he wasn’t called up by Deschamps, Milan is already considering a few names, with two profiles at the top of the list.
Who can be Youssouf Fofana's backup?
One is Reda Belahyane, the 2004-born Moroccan from Hellas Verona, although it’s unlikely he will be allowed to leave midseason.
A similar situation applies to Danish player Morten Frendrup, born in 2001, whom Genoa values at 15 million euros.
There’s still a month and a half until the January transfer window, and many things could change.
