by Fabio Gennari
First of all, the numbers. Alexei Miranchuk in the season just ended he made 42 appearances, with 19 games as a starter in which he scored 4 goals and provided 10 assists.
In a particular phase of the season, between the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, the starting pair was the one formed by him and De Ketelaere and even if these choices were the result of the unavailability of Lookman and the ailments of Scamacca it is right to remember that Gasperini he never gives anything to his kids, but rewards those who are better and who work harder. So Miranchuk richly deserved what he got.
Having said all this, therefore, it is not clear why Miranchuk should be sold lightly. Someone with his technique and his ability to impact races while remaining in the squad without creating friction or problems for the group is difficult to find. The Russian is someone who, when called upon, tries to give his best and often succeeds, even during the match in progress. Of course, he should be more continuous, but we can work on that.
In a global market like the one that now involves all the big names in our football, every avenue must be monitored. But even in this case we return to the starting point: if the logic is to improve the team, abandoning someone who has made 42 appearances and was the protagonist in 14 goals of the season is logical only if whoever arrives in his place is able to give you something more from every point of view. On the pitch and also in the locker room.
