AC Milan has been struggling this season, with an "obvious" lack of offensive prowess, scoring only 26 goals in 17 matches, leaving fans wishing they could rush onto the field to give them a laxative!
Well, they've changed coaches!
Portuguese coach Conceicao is tough and doesn't talk much, but he immediately sets rules and conducts a thorough overhaul within the team.
Then he declares, "We need to strengthen our attack in the winter window!" Looking at his targets, it seems he's aiming for two "cast-offs" from the Premier League: Manchester United's Zirkzee and Liverpool's Chiesa. Is he looking to take advantage of the situation?
Conceicao's vision is quite interesting!
Let's start with Zirkzee, who stands at 1.93 meters tall and is a big guy, but he doesn't rely on headers. He's technically skilled, likes to dribble, and organize attacks, somewhat like a "false nine."
Last season, he thrived at Bologna, scoring 12 goals and providing 6 assists in 37 games, with impressive stats.
Milan was interested in him at the time, but negotiations fell through when his agent suddenly raised the price. Zirkzee ended up joining Manchester United for 42.5 million euros.
However, since moving to the Premier League, he's struggled to adapt. Neither Ten Hag nor Amorim have been able to get the best out of him, as he's only managed 4 goals and 2 assists in 27 appearances.
In the last match against Newcastle, he finally started but was substituted after just 33 minutes, leaving him green with frustration.
Now, it's rumored that Manchester United wants to trade him plus 30 million euros for Napoli's Osimhen. If this deal goes through, Zirkzee might cry in the bathroom.
Not only Milan, but Juventus and Inter Milan are also eyeing him, hoping to get a bargain.
Moving on to Chiesa, he used to be a speedy winger for Juventus and the Italian national team, incredibly fast and explosive, like a little rocket.
Last season, he scored 10 goals and provided 2 assists in 37 games, with decent stats.
Unfortunately, contract extension talks with Juventus broke down, and he moved to Liverpool for 12 million euros.
Chiesa was a top-class winger in his prime, but his form has declined since suffering a cruciate ligament injury in 2022.
At Liverpool, the competition for places is fierce, with Salah, Diaz, Jota, and Nunez all vying for positions, leaving little room for him. This season, he's only made four appearances, firmly stuck on the bench.
His agent is anxious and is quickly negotiating with Liverpool, requesting a winter loan move, preferably back to Serie A.
Several Serie A giants, including Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma, and Atalanta, are interested in him.
If Conceicao can bring these two targets on loan, Milan's attacking strength will undoubtedly increase significantly.
Zirkzee can organize and dribble, while Chiesa is fast and has strong impact. If they can work well together, the combination would be exciting!
However, whether this deal can go through is uncertain.
Whether the players are willing to come is one issue, and there's also intense competition from other teams, with rental fees to negotiate. There are many complications.
Milan is currently ranked seventh, and fans are hoping the team can rise to the occasion.
Conceicao has shown great determination by first disciplining the team and then strengthening the attack. This boldness deserves praise!
It remains to be seen if this plan will succeed.
If Milan can really bring in Zirkzee and Chiesa, their offense might "fully open fire"!
Then, other Serie A teams will have to watch out!
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