In the fast-paced world of football, young talents often emerge to capture the attention of both fans and clubs alike. One such talent is Yunus Musah, the 20-year-old American midfielder who delivered important performances in La Liga with Valencia. Now, however, he moved on to the next step in his career: AC Milan. The American, who has an Italian passport, is back to a country he is familiar with and is looking to win the hearts of the Rossoneri fans soon.
A Rising Star on the Radar:
Yunus Musah caught attention of different clubs in La Liga but also on the international stage. His standout performance in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where he became the youngest USMNT World Cup starter, has raised eyebrows across Europe before making a move to AC Milan. The versatile midfielder's possession skills, passing accuracy, and defensive qualities have garnered attention from top European clubs like AC Milan, Inter, Liverpool, Arsenal (where he played in their academy), and Chelsea in the past.
A Midfield Dynamo:
Operating primarily as a right central midfielder, Musah boasts statistics which did put him ahead of the curve in comparison to other La Liga players. His dribbles per 90 stats, positioning, opponent penalty area touches, progressive passes per 90, and defensive duels won are all signs of a player with exceptional potential.
Precision Passing and Creativity:
Yunus Musah's passing prowess is evident in his stats. At a point last season's campaign, he reached an 84% passing accuracy rate and an average of 30.4 passes per 90 minutes in La Liga, he's a reliable presence in the midfield. He knows how to drive the ball forward and pick a teammate for pass in the opposition's area.
Unlocking Opportunities:
The young American can also contribute to attacking efforts. He uses his pace and physicality to gain some important distance on the pitch which should make him an important threat up front should Stefano Pioli choose to rely on him as a box-to-box midfielder like Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Tijjani Reijnders.
Defensive Dynamism:
Musah's contributions extend to the defensive end as well. His recoveries in dangerous areas and counter-pressing prowess make him a valuable asset. He has a great ability to regain the ball in the final third of the pitch, which may eventually lead to important counter-attacking or goal scoring chances. This is proof of his work rate and instincts on the field.
Yunus Musah is the right investment for AC Milan:
With the right tactics, Musah could prove to be a valuable asset for AC Milan according to FanDuel Sportsbook, all while being a cost-effective investment, having been signed for a fee around 20 million euros, which will proveto be quite a bargain if Yunus Musah unleashes his potential and skills at the San Siro. He joins a midfield department coached by Stefano Pioli who has important profiles such as Tijjani Reijnders, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the tactically intelligent Rade Krunic and Ismael Bennacer, who is currently recovering from injury as well as an ambitious Tommaso Pobega who is eager to prove his worth in this reshaped team. He will have to fight for every ball in training and showcase his skillset in order to gain the trust of Stefano Pioli.
Conclusion:
Yunus Musah has been a remarkable talent who had the approval of AC Milan's reputable data team. His statistics, given his age during last season, at a struggling Valencia side can only suggest that there is so much room to improve if he continues to focus. The player already has some advantages: he lived in Italy in the past, speaks fluent Italian and can integrate faster than others in the dynamics of the team and the city as well. Yunus Musah already played a little over 20 minutes in the Serie A game at the San Siro against Torino, and fans are eager to see more from him. Will he be able to shine as much as we hope? Only time will tell.
