Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who so far appeared in just three games with AC Milan (Lazio, Hellas Verona and Porto) and scored 1 goal, must regain his top physical condition in order to help Stefano Pioli's team in the attack.
The player's quality is never in doubt, but he is 40 years old and injuries are making it hard to compete on a consistent basis.
According to Tuttosport in today's print edition, Ibrahimovic will play against Bologna today. The Swede veteran striker has 2 months in order to convince the Rossoneri coach and board. If he turns out to be physically reliable, then Maldini and Massara will not go in the market for a new forward.
If Ibrahimovic does not deliver pleasing performances, the club board would then consider two profiles to sign in January. There is Andrea Belotti of Torino and Julian Alvarez of River Plate. The 27-year-old Italian attacker has a contract expiring in June 2022 while the 21-year-old talented Argentine's deal runs out in December 2022.
