This will be a big season for Ardon Jashari, who has not really had a chance to shine with AC Milan despite his move last summer.
There was a lot of excitement for Jashari when he joined the club last summer. However, he was rarely given a chance to play. Indeed, Luka Modric was glued to the base of the midfield, and Massimiliano Allegri wasn’t too keen on playing him in an advanced role.
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As a result, the Swiss was given very little chance to play. Suggestions of an exit this summer have been frequent, but Milan were never open to the idea, nor was he. Indeed, both believe in each other and there is still time for the investment to pay off.
Jashari’s latest words
Ruben Amorim was not the only one to speak to the media this morning, with Jashari speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, as MilanNews relays.
Jashari, first of all, how are you?
“Good. After the World Cup and the holidays, I have a new energy.”
AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim is also new…
“I’ve only recently arrived, but I think I’ve at least partially grasped the style of play he wants to propose. I like high-intensity football, and I think we can implement it because we have the quality. AC Milan must play this way and win.”
Compared to last year, it’ll be a revolution…
“Everyone has their own way of playing, and I have great respect for Allegri, a coach who has won six league titles in Italy. If we press high and try to control the game, I have a good feeling.”
What’s the goal for the season?
“To win lots of matches. In fact, to win every match, because that’s the mentality we need to take to the pitch. If we do that, we’ll be top of the table. But now isn’t the time to talk about the Scudetto: we need to build a winning mentality and enjoy playing football.
“I’m sure that if we can combine these two things, we’ll have everything we need to achieve success.”
Two years ago, with Club Brugge, he was one of the best midfielders in the Champions League. Now he’ll face AC Milan in the Europa League…
“We certainly would have liked to play in the Champions League because qualifying was our goal, but now we have to prepare well for the Europa League. It’s good for all of us to have a busy schedule, and we need to be ready and in good physical condition.
“Like in the league, the goal in Europe is to win. There’s another trophy to win, and we have to try. We’ll be facing other very strong clubs, we know that, but we need to focus only on ourselves.”
His first year with AC Milan was also difficult due to injury. Will we see the real Jashari in 2026-27?
“Last season was my first with AC Milan and in Italy. Then there was the fibula injury, and things didn’t go as I expected because I didn’t play much. These weren’t my expectations when I first arrived…
“Now I just want to express myself to the fullest, and to do that, I need an opportunity and consistency so I can show what I’m capable of. When I’m at my best, I’m sure I’ll make the fans happy and help the team with my skills.
“I hope we’ll all have fun together.”
If he didn’t play much last season, it’s also the fault of a champion like Modric, who renewed his contract. Are you… worried?
“It’s absolutely not a problem for me. In fact, it’s great news. We should all be proud to have someone like him on the team. I have a really great relationship with Luka off the pitch: I hope we’ll play more together this year and have a good understanding.
“I already felt positive feelings in the 30 minutes I played yesterday.”
Are you really convinced you can coexist?
“100%. In Belgium, I played with a teammate very close to me, in midfield, and I got along well. In Perth against Inter, I think I was able to make some movements, with and without the ball, thanks to Modric’s presence at my side.”
What have you learned from Luka so far?
“The thing I’ve noticed since day one is that he always wants to win, and this DNA is important because it’s also the DNA of AC Milan. Hearing it every day helps everyone understand what it takes to win trophies, as he did in his thirteen seasons with Real Madrid.
“We really admire him for who he is off the pitch and how he works every day. Considering his age, that’s not normal. That’s why his mentality is important for the group.”
During the World Cup, there were many transfer rumours, and both Atalanta and Juventus seemed interested in you. How much did you want to stay with the team you’ve always supported?
“I joined Milan a year ago and I realised a dream because my heart has always been Rossoneri. I wanted with all my heart to wear this jersey and show my qualities at San Siro. But in football, you’re truly happy, especially when you’re playing…
“This season, I hope to be able to help the team and give my best. I’m very confident that the club feels the same way.”
He has done more interviews than good games. World class!!!
For me jashari is our best midfielder he just needs time
He is our fourth best MC at best. How even dare you, man? How can he be better than Modric and Rabiot?
Yeah, you also need to time to understand things.
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Media pronouncements and talk of a “real vision” are worthless if they don’t translate into results on the pitch. Hiding behind the excuse that “Allegri style doesn’t suit me” is an evasion of responsibility for failing to assert himself when the opportunity arose. The tactical shift with the arrival of Amorim and the move towards a high pressing, modern style of play provides jashari with the ideal environment to revive his career.
OMG, Jashari was terrible last season and terrible at the WC!!! When was he NOT terrible? Thank Zeus Modric re-signed.
The logical and straightforward answer is: YES, he should start in the majority of matches, both domestically and in Europe.
Yashari possesses the modern profile that Amorim system requires (tackling, vertical passing, and covering wide areas). My advice to him: he must demonstrate his decisiveness in decision making under pressure from the opponent, as talent remains ineffective if it doesn’t translate into decisive passes and complete control of the midfield.