Milan could try to close as early as January for the replacement of Bennacer, who is out of action due to a calf injury
Bennacer is out of the project Milan for at least a year, but getting rid of the Algerian has so far been impossible given his onerous contract (4 million net until 2027) and his constant physical troubles. The latest one, a calf muscle injury, will keep him in the pits at least until January.
The club of Cardinalin the meantime, has identified the ideal replacement. As reported by ‘Corriere dello Sport’, it is Samuele Ricciplaymaker for leaders Torino who has now joined Spalletti’s national team. 23 years old last August, the 2001-born granata is growing exponentially, with the price ‘risking’ rising to reach altitude 30 million euros.
As normal as it is, Ibrahimovic and partners could try to insert one if not two compensations to lower the price tag. With Cairo the relationships are excellent. An attempt cannot be ruled out as early as the January transfer market, provided that a place can be found in Bennacer.
For the former Empoli player, the Saudi solution could come back into vogue, or even the one that leads (goes) straight to Marseille by Roberto By Zerbiprotagonist of a great start to the season. At the end of the last transfer window, the French team had tried with a simple loan proposal, a formula that Milan could open to in order to get rid of him at least for a few months, then hoping for redemption…
Serie A, the probable lineups for Milan-Lecce
Relaunched with the victory of derbyMilan returns to the field tonight to open matchday six Serie A Opponent of Paulo’s team Fonsecawhich by beating theInter has chased away (for now) the bugaboo of exemption, it will be the Lecce by Mr. Gotti.
Paulo Fonseca has signed a three-year contract with Milan (LaPresse) – calciomercato.itThe Portuguese coach will propose the 4-4-2 formation for the derby. Barring any sensational surprises, Loftus-Cheek will be behind Abrahamgiven that Morata he is struggling with bursitis and should be spared for the Champions League.
THE PROBABLE LINE-UPS OF MILAN-LECCE
MILAN (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Emerson Royal, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Theo; Fofana, Reijnders; Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Abraham. All.: Fonseca
LECCE (4-2-3-1): Falcone; Bonifazi, Gaspar, Baschirotto, Gallo; Ramadani, Pierret; Dorgu, Rafia, Rebic; Krstovic. All.: Gotti