Serie A club, AC Milan, is getting closer to land duo Lille, Sven Botman and Renato Sanches. What will the Rossoneri's formation look like next season with the arrival of these 2 players?
AC Milan did not have much action in the winter transfer market in January. The Rossoneri even only brought in one player, namely Marko Lazetic.
With only 18 years of age and a lack of experience at the top level, Lazetic will only function as a cover for Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olivier Giroud instead of filling the main place.
However, the Rossoneri did not necessarily remain silent. Management continues to move to secure the players in the squad, as well as target a number of stars to be brought in in the summer transfer market.
So far, the Rossoneri have managed to extend the contract of mainstay left-back Theo Hernandez until June 2026. Two other players, Ismael Bennacer and Rafael Leao are also expected to follow soon.
Meanwhile, in terms of hunting for new players, it is believed that AC Milan will soon secure the services of two stars belonging to French Ligue 1 club Lille. The two players in question are Sven Botman and Renato Sanches.
As is known, both have been linked with Stefano Pioli's team since the January transfer window. However, at that time both of their moves failed to materialize.
Now, regarding the transfer of Botman, Sempre Milan says that the Rossoneri and the player have reached an agreement, so Milan just needs to reach an agreement with Lille.
Meanwhile, in the case of Renato Sanches, the Portugis midfielder is claimed to have expressed his desire to move to the San Siro.
The arrival of the two Lille will clearly add to the strength of AC Milan next season. Both are in accordance with the needs, considering that the Rossoneri are in danger of being left behind by players who are in the same position as Botman and Sanches.
So, what will AC Milan's formation look like next season if it succeeds in bringing in Sven Botman and Renatoo Sanches from Lille? Here's the review:
Changes in Defensive and Midfield
Relying on the 4-2-3-1 pattern as in recent times, it is believed that big changes will not occur at the back.
Mike Maignan will continue to be first choice in goal thanks to his fine form since being brought in last summer. Meanwhile, Davide Calabria and Theo Hernandez will maintain their places at full back right and left.
In the center back sector, with the departure of Alessio Romagnoli, the new recruit Sven Botman will most likely fight for a place with Simon Kjaer as a partner of Fikayo Tomori's duet.
Kjaer is the main choice this season, but with the age of 33 years old next month, it is likely that he will often rotate with Botman who is 10 years his junior.
Advancing to the double pivot sector, one place will belong to Sandro Tonali, who has performed spectacularly this season. Meanwhile, new signing Renato Sanches will fill in the place left by Franck Kessie with Ismael Bennacer as cover.
In attack, Rafael Leao is believed to remain a mainstay on the left wing thanks to his slick appearances this season, where so far he has scored 10 goals and 6 assists from 27 matches.
Leao's position will be covered by Ante Rebic who is likely to be maintained. Meanwhile, in the attacking or middle midfielder position, Brahim Diaz's name is still the main choice.
Changes have the potential to occur on the right flank as Alexis Saelemaeker's erratic performance. On the other hand, AC Milan began to target a number of names in this sector including Nicolo Zaniolo (AS Roma). The arrival of Zaniolo will definitely improve the quality of the Rossoneri's right wing.
On the front lines, two old bombers Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olivier Giroud will take turns filling the spearhead sector, as has often happened this season.
AC Milan XI (4-2-3-1): Major; Calabria, Tomori, Botman/Kjaer, Hernandez; Tonali, Sanches; Zaniolo, Diaz, Leao; Ibrahimovic/Giroud.
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