Massimiliano Allegri continues to rely on Santiago Gimenez, but with each passing game his league goal drought gets longer.
As Corriere della Sera (via Calciomercato.com) write, there’s nothing to criticise about his commitment and spirit of sacrifice, but goals are becoming a major problem for Gimenez. He is yet to score in the first eight Serie A matches, and Allegri’s faith can only go so far.
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The Milan coach showed signing of reaching the end of his patience during the draw with Pisa, shouting from the dug out: “Santii, wake up… are you sleeping?”
Striker targets
Strasbourg’s Joaquin Panichelli has caught Milan’s eye as he is making a big impression in this first phase of the season. He scored 21 goals in the Spanish second tier last season, and providing eight assists
The Rossoneri are following him closely, and scouts’ reports are very positive: he’s physically strong, has excellent technique and is fast. He has scored seven goals in eight Ligue 1 games. Chelsea, sharing ownership with Strasbourg, could pose a significant obstacle.
Franculino Gluda Djú is another name attracting Milan’s attention. Born in 2004, the Midtjylland striker is attracting interest from top-tier clubs like Bayern Munich. He has 11 goals and three assists in the Danish Superliga so far.
Roma’s Artem Dovbyk remains another option on the Rossoneri’s list of candidates to replace Gimenez, who is losing Allegri’s confidence.
Bring anybody just move this Jimenez.
I dont know why he have salary at club
It doesn’t matter who we buy as a striker if the delivery isn’t there. We will just be wasting money. Just look at Dovbyk at Roma. Topscorer in La Liga but invisible at Roma. We will just be running in circles.
We need a CAM to connect the attack with the midfield. Pullisic fills this role when he is available. Brahim Diaz did it during our scudetto season, Nico Paz does it for Como. We should be buying CAMs not more strikers.
And where will this CAM play in a 3-5-2? Who do you sit? Leao? Someone from midfield so it’s 3-4-2-1?
All the options are no good. We need a proven goal scorer
Mauro Icardi. Proven goalscorer. And he can fashion his own chances.
Franculino is a very good player though.
Actually many good players from the Danish league has developed into elite players.
Would be refreshing to make a signing from the Danish league, probably better value than someone from French or Belgian league
Franculino looks good, he’s fast can dribble and can score. I think he ll be a great addition to Milan squad.
When people talk about a proven goal scorer- a 9, typically they are talking about a player that has two players supporting them. Gimenez is often isolated and gets no support in the box. This is not excusing Gimenez’s issues, but ACM needs to play in a way that is more offensive no matter who they get. Surprisingly, if ACM scores two goals for Allegri, he expects to win that game.