It stops at the most beautiful Hakan Calhanoglu. Starting from the post lockdown, the Turkish player is undeniably Milan’s most decisive player, second only to Ibrahimovic. At the moment it is not yet known precisely the extent of the sprained trauma to the left ankle suffered by the Turkish during today’s training at Milanello, but the premature exit, supported by crutches, is certainly not an image that inspires optimism. The instrumental tests on the joint will be carried out already today, but Pioli will certainly have to do without the number 10 at least in the debut in the groups of the Europa League against Celtic Glasgow on Thursday. Now the Rossoneri coach will be able to test Brahim Diaz again on the trocar, after having tried him in that position from the start against Spezia before the national team break.
IN SHAPE – Speaking of the Spaniard, Brahim started the season on the right foot, scoring the safety goal with AC Milan in Crotone and scoring a brace with the Iberian Under 21 team in the return with the mini Red Furies after 3 years from the first and last appearance. Diaz also showed a good kick against Spezia, proving he can master the role, while showing a lack of coldness in front of goal. It is natural to think, therefore, that the player on loan from Real Madrid will be the one designated to replace Calha.
CHANCE – As Pioli himself pointed out, Brahim Diaz can fill all the roles on the frontline behind the central striker, but his natural role is the central one, in which he can pocket for a teammate or free himself to kick towards the goal. While waiting to know Calhanoglu’s recovery time, the Malaga native will want to take advantage of the big chance he will have on Thursday against Celtic Glasgow. Perhaps not the ideal match for him, given the physicality of the team coached by Lennon, but Brahim has the technical qualities to put the Scots in difficulty with his plays in the strait.
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