Here are the two shots that Milan have planned to put Lopetegui in a position to immediately have a competitive squad.
The signing of. seems to be getting closer and closer Julen Lopetegui as the next coach of Milan. The Spanish coach, currently out of action after his experience in England at the helm of Wolverhampton, appears to be the favorite to take over as coach for next season.
There is nothing written or official yet, but it is confirmed by many parties as the dialogues with Lopetegui have convinced the Milan management to bet everything on him. The Rossoneri fans are not welcoming this news very positively, given that they would have preferred more well-known and prestigious profiles for the after Pioli.
But in the meantime the Gazzetta dello Sport she is convinced that the management is already starting to work on what should be the measures to be implemented on market incoming, functional to the footballing ideas of Lopetegui himself. In fact, the first ones would already be in the pipeline two purchases to make the probable future Rossoneri coach happy.
A movement tip and a midfielder for Lopetegui
In the meantime, we will start by evaluating the type of scheme you will choose Lopetegui to lead Milan, certainly no different from those used in the past. The Basque coach prefers a 4-2-3-1 very technical, focusing on quality players but also on a certain balance in midfield.
Much of the offensive play will come from the first striker. The coach prefers center forwards with movement and less ‘penalty area’ players. That’s why the name of Joshua Zirkzee he would remain on pole even with the arrival of Lopetegui, who would certainly appreciate the dynamic and technical qualities of the Dutchman. But they are not excluded alternatives of good quality, with similar characteristics, to replace Giroud.
The second forced shot will come to midfield. As mentioned Lopetegui he wants balance and quality for his scheme. In the middle of the pitch, Milan has many players who are skilled in possession (Adli, Bennacer, Reijnders) while lacking defensive qualities. To complete the department could arrive Youssouf Fofanaa Monaco player who would balance physicality and basic technique on the midline.
It cannot be ruled out that new objectives could come from Spanish League, the reference championship for Lopetegui and where several quality players play who would be useful for the offensive game of the 58-year-old coach. It’s obvious that it’s still early to talk about protégés or specific names, but it’s certain that the attack and midfield will need to be shored up in any case.
