Ricci handed second opportunity to impress with starting spot in Milan-Fiorentina
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Ricci handed second opportunity to impress with starting spot in Milan-Fiorentina
"Samuele Ricci is expected to get the nod in Milan's game against Fiorentina, and after his cameo from start against Lecce, it's a second opportunity that he must seize. Ricci hasn't had the best of starts to the season. Not because of his performances on the pitch, but rather because of his lack of minutes. Indeed, after a pre-season in which he was almost always a starter, the 24-year-old hasn't played a single league game from start."
"Some bench time was always expected, given Luka Modric's arrival, but perhaps Ricci didn't expect it to be this much. An opportunity to seize Tomorrow, it looks like Ricci will finally get his big chance in the league. The midfielder played from start in the Coppa Italia clash Lecce, but he only got 45 minutes after a first half that left a lot to be desired."
"Seeing as Luka Modric will start as well, Ricci will play to the left in the midfield, which will give him slightly different responsibilities. During pre-season, we saw that he isn't afraid to drive forward with the ball, whilst also focusing a lot on the team's balance (i.e. when to push forward and when to drop back). Since Rabiot is a master of this, Ricci will have to try to replicate that tomorrow."
Samuele Ricci is expected to start for Milan against Fiorentina after a substitute appearance against Lecce. He has not started any Serie A game this season despite regular preseason starts and a key role at Torino, largely due to limited minutes following Luka Modric's arrival. Ricci played 45 minutes in the Coppa Italia match versus Lecce and produced an unimpressive first half. He will play on the left of midfield alongside Modric, taking on slightly different defensive and forward responsibilities. He offers forward driving runs and an emphasis on team balance, needing to replicate Rabiot's positional discipline while showcasing his passing.
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