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SIMON KJAER COMMENDS ALLEGRI AND SENDS ADVICE TO MILAN’S RAFAEL LEAO
Former Milan defender Simon Kjaer reflects on his career, the Scudetto win, and Zlatan's influence. He believes the Rossoneri are "Milan once more" under Allegri and sends a frank message to Rafael Leão.
Kjaer optimistic about Milan's future - Photo Credit: Getty Images
Simon Kjaer's reflections on his time at Milan, ten months after hanging up his boots, are characterised by a calm sense of gratitude and a startling candour regarding his career, the club's development, and the future.
Kjaer admitted to La Gazzetta dello Sport that he was a fan of Milan and Denmark.
"I saw the happiness on a teammate's face in 2022 as he parked at Milanello. The solidarity and the desire were encapsulated in that Scudetto season. Ibra produced tension in both positive and negative ways. He was just interested in winning, and Pioli was astute enough to control the commotion. I learned a lot from Zlatan.
However, he acknowledges that the winning team's cohesion has diminished.
"Every level has seen far too many changes," he stated.
"Like other Milan supporters, I was hurt, but I feel a lot better now."
Simon Kjaer feels upbeat about Milan's future.
With the Rossoneri securely positioned in the running for the Scudetto, among teams like Inter, Napoli, and Roma, Kjaer complemented Massimiliano Allegri's effect since taking over in the summer.
"Milan is Milan once more." Experience, one of football's most underappreciated attributes, was restored by bringing in veterans like Modrić and Rabiot. Now that they have the correct coach at last, they can win the Scudetto. You now understand who is in command.
Both Modric and Rabiot joined the team in the summer and immediately made an impression. Despite being forty years old, Modric has demonstrated that he still has his class. Rabiot, on the other hand, returned to Serie A with a claim to make and was outstanding before his most recent injury.
Additionally, Kjaer gave Rafael Leão an open message:
"He needs help, even if he has the potential to be among the finest in the world." He is 26; it will be too late if he is 29. He needs to get one per cent better each day. He cannot succeed on his own. To help him, he needs a club and a coach.
Kjaer remarked that leaving football was "painful but right," preferring stability and family in Italy over making concessions overseas.
He said, "I paused for my children." Half of their lives had already passed me by. I am ready for a new phase now, perhaps working for a club I adore back in Italy.
ROMA TURN ATTENTION TOWARD ZIRKZEE AS STRIKER LINE CONTINUES MISFIRING
Roma's attack remains a concern. With expensive strikers Ferguson & Dovbyk misfiring, a January move for Man Utd's Joshua Zirkzee is on the cards as Roma and Milan battle for his signature.
Roma respond to striker struggles by targeting Zirkzee this January - Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
The more optimistic among us would argue that Roma's faltering assault is beginning to take shape after two two-nil victories over Rangers and Udinese before the international break. Due to injuries, Gian Piero Gasperini has been experimenting with various false-nine formations in recent games. He even went so far as to play Tommaso Baldanzi, who is rarely utilised, in that capacity during the team's victory against Udinese last weekend.
While that is all well and good (and presumably an indication of Gasperini's increasing faith in CdT favourite Baldanzi), two respectable games will not be enough to erase the stench that has pervaded the team's assault for the previous three months. Given the lack of output from forwards Artem Dobvyk and Evan Ferguson, who together cost €80 million (including Ferguson's option), Roma manager Frederic Massara might be forced to look for answers in the January transfer window.
Joshua Zirkzee, a striker and attacking midfielder for Manchester United, is the name that everyone is talking about. The 24-year-old Dutchman used his season with Bologna, in which he scored 11 goals and provided four assists, to secure a €42.5 million move to the Theatre of Dreams in 2024. However, Zirkzee's 54 appearances across all competitions, 7 goals and 2 assists have been more of a nightmare (sorry, I had to) since moving to Old Trafford.
Zirkzee is apparently anxious to earn more playing time to guarantee a spot on the Netherlands roster this summer, much like many other would-be star players who find themselves unexpectedly benched during a World Cup year. Numerous Italian sources claim that Zirkzee is considering a return to Serie A, and that Milan and Roma are preparing to compete for his services.
Let us hope that Zirkzee is fascinated by Gasperini's track record with attacking players, as this may be the boost Zirkzee needs to make it to the World Cup this summer. This will not be an easy chase, as both teams are in the middle of a five-team competition at the top of the league.
MANUEL AKANJI DROPS HINT ABOUT FUTURE: INTER MILAN REMAINS TOP DESIRE
Manuel Akanji hopes to make his Inter loan permanent, stating he "would love to stay." The defender has settled in quickly, becoming a key part of their defence and helping them top the Serie A table.
Akanji Confirms Interest in Staying at Inter Forever - Photo Credit: Getty Images
According to Manuel Akanji, he has adapted to life at Inter rather well and intends to stay after this season.
The Swiss centre-back joined the Nerazzurri in the summer while on loan from Manchester City, and he has since established himself as a vital member of Cristian Chivu's defence.
He agreed to a loan with a buyout option that may become mandatory under specific circumstances, but this will not be necessary because the Nerazzurri are intent on signing him long-term regardless.
Using remarks from CalcioMercato, Akanji told Blick from Switzerland's training camp prior to their World Cup qualifying matches against Sweden and Kosovo:
"I feel fantastic. Organising things for the kids was the most difficult aspect of settling in, but we are now at ease. Although Italian football differs slightly from English football, I have adjusted rather well, and playing frequently helps. We are at the top of the standings, and we want to stay there. And the team gave me a warm welcome.
A permanent stay appears quite likely because Akanji's loan is slated to expire in June 2026 and includes a €15 million buyout obligation once specific requirements are fulfilled.
"I planned a farewell meal when I left Manchester City, and it was extremely great," he continued. Although I have not had a chance to bid farewell to every employee yet, I am not sure what will transpire come summertime. Right now, I would really like to remain at Inter.
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