Fabio Ravezzani shared his thoughts after AC Milan’s win against Udinese and decided to highlight two midfielders, who are very much behind the success.
It was a strong performance from start to finish by the Rossoneri, who didn’t rush things against Udinese at Stadio Friuli. Once the deadlock was broken, however, the floodgates were opened and the game was controlled by the away side.
Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial!
Speaking on Telelombardia’s YouTube channel after the game, the channel director and well-known journalist Fabio Ravezzani shared his thoughts. He not only praised the decision to stick with more or less the same starting XI, but also two of the midfielders.
“It must be said that Milan, under Allegri, have clear ideas and have identified a starting eleven in Rafael Leao’s absence, making minimal changes.
“They still have a problem up front because Gimenez is in a huge mental crisis, but I have to say that Milan have two extraordinary players in midfield: one is Modric and the other is Rabiot.
“They are the two professors at the heart of the team. They manage to make the rest of the midfield and the entire team work wonderfully.
“With them on the pitch, Milan can go very far, without forgetting the high-level alternatives. One is Ricci and the other is Jashari,” he stated.
You could definitely argue that the Rossoneri have one of the best midfields, if not the best, midfield in Serie A. Most of us perhaps saw Modric’s importance coming but it’s also been nice to see Rabiot adapt so quickly.
Modric and Rabiot are a level above everyone else in midfield and should remain as the foundation of midfield to build around, no matter what formation you play.
Thiago Silva learned how to play CB from Nesta.
The cost of an elite player is high, the value isn’t only in their performance, the rest is more important. They teach the subtle nuances during games you cannot learn otherwise to other players. Then those players increase their playing abilities and mental aspects. These players are better off being retained to teach the way to other players.
It is no coincidence our downfall began when Pirlo etc plus Ibra and Silva left. That money you save or make with a sale with cost you multiples down the line without suitable replacements. Winners are required. Ibra came back and all of the sudden Leao and Theo found their footing, Giroud scored crucial goals, the midfield became mroe coordinated. It takes on field team management, not only on the sidelines. I agree, they will be valuable to the team. Continuity in our playing staff will be paramount too. I am pleasantly surprised so far and hope this continues against stronger opposition.
It’s what happens when you bring in champions vs. 18-20 year old development projects.
This. Someone needs to teach those kids.