Ismael Bennacer has looked very bright during AC Milan’s pre-season so far and following what was a tough 2023-24 season, he will be looking for more consistency this upcoming campaign. As highlighted by Andrea Longoni, he could be like a new signing.
The Algerian midfielder missed half of last season due to a knee surgery that was carried out towards the end of the 2022-23 campaign. While he had a few good games last season, the consistency just wasn’t there and he will be hoping for more under Paulo Fonseca.
In his latest editorial for MilanNews, Andrea Longoni discussed the situation on the mercato and highlighted the fact that Bennacer could be like a new signing in midfield. Indeed, with no injuries and more consistency, he will be fantastic for the team.
“At the risk of being repetitive, we reiterate that the ‘balancing’ midfielder should have already been signed: for Fofana it is the usual long, interminable and, let’s face it, even boring negotiation.
“In the middle, it would be a great move to confirm Bennacer: the Algerian could be like a new signing for Milan, hoping that from a physical point of view, he will have no issues.
“With him, and the possible arrivals of Fofana and Samardzic, the midfield would be more complete and would allow for five co-starters with Reijnders and Loftus-Cheek: having the most depth possible would help Fonseca manage a season full of commitments,” he writes.
Bennacer has already shown his bright side during the pre-season and seeing as Milan are yet to lock down Youssouf Fofana, his presence is absolutely vital.