Charles De Ketelaere played from the first minute in AC Milan’s 3-2 win over Inter last night and receive mixed reviews from the media afterwards. Arrigo Sacchi, the legendary manager, had words of praise for the youngster.
The Belgian playmaker started the game well, using his acceleration to unmark himself and open up space for Milan. However, he faded a bit as the game went on and was eventually subbed off in favour of Brahim Diaz.
Speaking to Gazzetta Dello Sport, as cited by SempreMilan.it, Sacchi shared his thoughts on De Ketelaere’s performance and highlighted the positives. He praised the midfield for their hard work throughout the game.
“He’s good, he has adjusted to the tempo of the game, he knows how to break free and he knows how to attack the spaces. Besides Leao and Giroud, I also liked the two midfielders: both Tonali and Bennacer made the team run well,” he stated.
It remains to be seen if De Ketelaere will play from start in Milan’s UCL opener against Salzburg on Tuesday. Given that he got 63 minutes last night rather than a full 90, it’s likely that he will play from the first minute.
