This season, Mike Maignan has faced more criticism than in previous seasons. However, his display in AC Milan’s clash against Fiorentina was a great example of form being temporary and class being permanent.
For Maignan and Milan, it has been a season of ups and downs, and both affect each other. If the Frenchman plays well, the Rossoneri gain points, and vice versa. Yesterday, he made a significant contribution to the outcome of the game with several good saves.
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The best of them all was in the 63rd minute when the ball fell kindly to loanee Andrea Belotti, who struck the ball well, and Maignan pulled off a brilliant save to keep the game at 2-1. However, this was one of just six saves made during the game, which earned him an 8 in our player ratings yesterday.
There is a lot of doubt about what is next for Maignan, given there is still distance between the club and the Frenchman regarding his next contract. With a report suggesting that the 28-year-old could leave this summer if an exceptional offer arrived, it is yet to be seen what will happen.
But he’s declining! Experts here said so! 😱
Those kind of saves are needed every week when you earn 7-8M€/y though.
Currently he’s “only” earned 2.8 mill /year
And he’s not making those each week.