Santiago Gimenez has scored a respectable three goals since joining AC Milan in the winter mercato, but there is belief that the Mexican can start scoring more.
In a season where disappointment is almost everywhere, the signing of a big-money striker in January seemed to be the spark for better. Partnering this with the fact that the club won the Supercoppa Italiana earlier in the month, spirits were lifting.
However, the Mexican has struggled to really hit a patch of consistency – an issue which has plagued his teammates as well. There are no signs of him giving up on things though, or vice versa, with the club placing their faith elsewhere.
In fact, it could not be further from the truth.
Gimenez is being heavily backed by the club to shoot himself into stardom and bring the Diavolo with him. So, this is why Sergio Conceicao is considering completely reshuffling his pack to suit the needs of the former Feyenoord man.
For the club, as Milan News write, the striker has had a difficult start to life, and after struggling with a niggle in his opening weeks, he is yet to actually reach his full level. However, it has still remained clear that he presents a serious danger in the opposition box, ‘transforming himself’ in some way.
Of course, there are improvements to be made, perhaps with his work level and his work with his back to goal. Nevertheless, the base for a star is there, and now, with time on the training pitch, the club believe they will see this more.
Tammy is the better option right now. Giminez may be a better finisher but he is totally reliant on service from others which is just not happening right now. And he offers nothing else. His touch is heavy and his passing not great.
Tammy on the other hand can create for himself and others. He has good link up play with his teammates, is fast, can dribble and pass well. It showed the difference in the game against Lecce. He may miss some chances that he should finish but he creates so many more opportunities.
Agree
Gimenez’s first touch has been poor and I’m sure a lot of it is still him getting used to a new environment and a new league.
Having said that, there is often a very clear lack of service into the box for him and a lot of our problems come from midfield. This is our hotbox. This is what needs to be fixed and rebalanced first.
Giroud had an awful first touch during his last season too. And also he suffered from poor service. Fix the midfield and the goals will come though.
Gimenez is a pure striker the dude needs service in the box. He’s able to fight and win a shot but he isn’t an open field runner/dribble. He reminds me of Giroud in some ways
He’s A LOT like Giroud. Poor first touch and needs “feeding” in the box. But when he gets the service there will be lots of (beautiful) goals.
Give the man the service he deserves.
This. Fix the midfield and the goals will come.
That is my concern. There were some passes to him that should have resulted in a SOG, but a poor first touch blew it. I expect a striker to typically have 1-2 touches before shooting or making a pass. Is this his game?