An incredible rebirth, or maybe not. Alexis Saelemaekers’ story is not predictable, even if he has always shown interesting things with Milan and with Bologna and Roma as well, where last season he established himself with a positive year in every aspect. The night against Inter, outstanding, pushed new thoughts inside AC Milan.
Why is Max Allegri Putting Blind Trust in "Crazy" Saelemaekers?
How functional is Alexis for Max Allegri? And how much Max trusts him, not only in words but in concrete, serious decisions: the Belgian player plays, runs, sometimes makes mistakes, see Parma, but he stays the soul of this team and of Max’s project.
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Alexis "Crazy" for the Coach:
Milan’s number 56 spoke in the press room after the win against Inter. Strong words that express confidence and a sense of family that was likely lost in past seasons. “Scudetto. In his career the coach has won a lot, he knows what is needed to win, and this year you also feel the same family atmosphere we had when we won.” These are not throwaway lines. The Belgian winger understood Massimiliano Allegri’s trust from the first day of training camp.
Actually, their bond seems to have blossomed for good with Milan. No one had given Alexis this much space. You need to go back to 2020-2021, Pioli’s second season, to feel that kind of spark again. Yes, because even in the title-winning season Saelemaekers was useful but not decisive for the success in May 2022. He has grown a lot since then, as relayed via those at Milan News.
A lethal tactical weapon:
He is strong in defense, sharp in the final third. Pulisic's winning goal against Inter came from a big counterattack led also by Alexis, who produced the pre-assist for the American with a dangerous long-range strike that forced a distracted Sommer to respond. The Belgian’s performance against Inter was full of sacrifice and quality. Clean exits from the back, Allegri-style tracking runs, and plenty of heart. The Belgian has won over Milan, and also the trust and admiration of head coach Max Allegri.
What are Alexis Saelemaekers numbers this season?
The versatile 26-year-old Belgian player, who spent two seasons on loan at Bologna FC then AS Roma, has displayed important qualities going forward, taking one on ones, and aiming for the goal. He is now far more confident and takes the initiative. His numbers so far are decent and can definitely improve further. In fact, in 14 appearances in Serie A and Coppa Italia, he scored two goals and provided three assists to his teammates. On the pitch, he clocked 1185 minutes in total. His contract runs until the summer of 2027. His transfer market value is reportedly set at 20 million euros, according to 'Transfermarkt'.
