Directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara tried but in the end they were not able to sign a central defender before the window closed.
According to Tuttosport (via MilanNews), the budget to invest in a new centre-back was not the most substantial and the time available was very little, but Milan failed to give Pioli a player in a position that he requested. Now, he will now have to make a virtue of necessity, drawing on what is already present in the squad.
There were many different targets linked in the weeks leading up to the deadline, from Milenkovic to Pezzella, as well as Fofana and Ajer. Then Nastasic, Kabak, Rudiger and Simakan all seemed to be options on deadline day. Many names, different ideas, but no end solution.
Therefore, the pursuit of a centre-back has been postponed to January, which it must be remembered is not that far. Milan will take advantage of these months to evaluate the situation well, perhaps based on the team’s performance. In the meantime, as mentioned, Pioli will have to adapt and cross his fingers, in the hope that the emergency in the rearguard will be over as soon as possible.
But nobody blaim him on that possion. He has done his best. Let see how we would finishing with city Davey this week.
Kalulu can be a temporary answer as he has played at the centre back position, he is versatile and can be a cb till January transfer window. The only disadvantage is that he isn’t experienced but if he shows some good performances ac milan may find the solution of the problem in him.maybe?
Kessie could fill in as centre back if needed. He used play in that position early in his career. Gabbia is doing really well as a back though. Hopefully there will be some unhappy top cb we can get for good price in January.