Arrigo Sacchi exposes himself on the Milan market and Joshua Zirkzee
Arrigo Sacchi exposes himself on the Milan market and Joshua Zirkzee
During an interview given to the microphones of the "Gazzetta dello Sport", the former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi, among the various topics discussed, expressed himself in no uncertain terms on the possible soccer market that AC Milan will implement in the next summer session, where the priority will be the purchase of a new center forward, since Olivier Giroud is reportedly one step away from moving to the MLS. On the subject, in addition, the former Parma coach has also unbalanced himself regarding Joshua Zirkzee, who would be one of the most appreciated profiles by the Milanese management.
"The club is definitely already laying the foundation to build something important. The Rossoneri will need a center forward, asé Giroud now seems close to a farewell and in choosing a successor it will be necessary to listen to the coach's demands. If it will still be Pioli, as I hope, I think he will aim to have a striker with movement characteristics, also willing to sacrifice himself in the non-possession phase" began the former Italy coach.
"Many names have circulated in recent weeks, such as Gyokeres of Sporting Lisbon or Sesko of Leipzig, but the priority for Milan fans seems to be Zirkzee. Joshua è a talented guy, è inserted in a group that is proposing very good soccer and è a forward who likes to build the action. This means that he participates in the maneuver and dialogues with his teammates. He has already scored 10 goals with Bologna and that is not a lot. I would see him well in the Rossoneri as long as Milan really becomes a collective" continued the former Parma coach.
"It will serve" to make an intelligent market. I would not exaggerate with many purchases from abroad, because it takes a lot of time for players to acclimatize to our league and the club has no time to waste. Based on this year's squad, I would aim to step in with at least four signings. In attack Zirkzee would be an excellent profile and with Pulisic and Leao on the outsides, the department would be in place" added the former Rossoneri coach.
"It's necessary in midfielder who is very intelligent and very willing to run. Infince, I would look for two defenders, maybe a lateral and a central. Obviously, you can already speculate on names, but first you have to know the budget available to the managers. I believe that Pioli’s team should not be overturned, but only shored up" concluded Arrigo Sacchi.
