Turnover in the Coppa Italia will not affect Santiago Gimenez. Allegri offers him another chance to prove himself.
Santiago Gimenez must avoid letting his goal drought weigh on decision-makers. Igli Tare put him on the market last August and made strong comments before Lecce-Milan, but the former Feyenoord striker stayed and failed to raise his value at Milan. His performance in the second half of last season has also declined, as relayed via Calcio Mercato today.
Santiago Gimenez set to start from the first minute against Lecce in Coppa Italia.
Massimiliano Allegri’s rotation plan for Lecce does not include Gimenez, he will partner Nkunku up front. Allegri wants to give him a simpler chance, at least on paper, to score his first goal this season after four league games and the previous Coppa Italia match without success. His misses against Bologna and Udinese were glaring. Max Allegri, however, has kept him on the pitch, in an effort to display trust. What now? 'El Bebote' must find the key to help the team and show his full qualities.
Allegri downplaying the transfer market pressure...
The AC Milan team relies on two pillars: a strong midfield and team cohesion. To fight for the title, Milan needs two double-digit scorers. Christian Pulisic is on track, Leao will wait a few more days due to injury to try to return to the pitch. As for Gimenez? He has clear qualities but must prove his mental strength and endurance to handle pressure at a club like the Rossoneri's.
AC Milan management, for now, signals patience and trust, but nothing is ruled out in January. Summer suitors like Sunderland, Roma, and Fenerbahce may start planning a new approach.
