Samuele Ricci is one of the brightest midfielders in the Italian set-up. However, he has rarely featured for AC Milan this season.
With the funds that were received for Tijjani Reijnders’ sale, Milan went and bought Ricci straight away. The idea had been present for a while before, but a move was decided upon once interest in the Dutchman stepped up.
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However, shortly after, Milan signed Luka Modric, which has proven to be a fantastic decision. Though it means that Ricci’s playing time has been cut short, due to the Croatian taking up a deeper role in the midfield.
Ricci missing from Azzurri
In Serie A this season, the Italian has averaged just 20 minutes per game, making three appearances. Something that few would have imagined when he signed. Now, that is having a knock-on effect on his minutes internationally.
Speaking at the press conference today, Gennaro Gattuso spoke about his situation, as Pazzi Di Fanta relays.
“Ricci? I hope he can find his place at Milan, but all is not lost; he can only learn from Modric.”
Hate seeing this. Ricci is easily better than Fofana but keeps getting shafted for no reason. He should easily be starting in the mid 3
Sorry to burst your bubble, but he isn’t better than Fofana. Not by a long shot.
Agree!!
I love Ricci but he has different trait compared to Fofana. And what Fofana has, is simply more align with that Allegri need in his Milan now. No one is better / worse than the other, just different.
How’d you know who is better? You have no clue what you’re talking about.
In any permutations of formation, Fofana always starts. You think work rate is a fluke?
He isn’t a better player than Fofana. But he will get many opportunities to play. Good to have him in the squad. players get injured and suspended.
ye nfl kicker fofona has improved under allegri