Ardon Jashari’s performance against Sassuolo has left some worried, but AC Milan remain calm about his future. Despite that, a change could be made.
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It is clear that Milan need a bit of solidity at the base of midfield and Jashari, at least on Sunday, did not offer that. He lacked tempo and was very clearly not ready to take the reins from Luka Modric. However, this may have been an impossible task.
Compared to Modric, the Swiss youngster was never going to be the same; they are completely different players.
However, there are calls for a change in midfield and one could be made.
Ricci in for Jashari?
As Gazzetta dello Sport reports, via MilanVibes, the Swiss could find himself back among the substitutes. He is a player who needs consistency and whilst removing him from the XI would deprive him of that, the Rossoneri cannot afford to take the risk.
They still believe in him, very much so. However, Massimiliano Allegri may turn to a more reliable option in Samuele Ricci, who can also play in the deeper role.
The Italian knows Serie A and has shown more comfort coming into the line-up and dropping out of it when needed. So, Modric’s replacement could be the former Torino man, at least for now.
It is also worth noting that the Croatian could be back among the substitutes this weekend, so it would be another boost, even if he could only be there to support the team.