First day of the adventure on German soil. The European championship starts again, with the Italian national team ready to defend that unexpected title that arrived in 2021. Several selections start as favorites but, as often happens in this competition, you have to pay attention to the underdog. Being summer EURO 2024 it could prove to be a particularly interesting showcase for the transfer market. The editorial team of MilanPress.it he then proposes the column “A talent a day“, as happened at the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
In these lines you will not read anything real regarding the market (or at least, at the time of writing the article), but real fantasies for the new Milan Of Paulo Fonseca, respecting parameters and maintaining tactical coherence if possible. From now until July 14th we will have fun, hoping to… close our bags and go to Berlin. This evening is the opening of the games: selecting a name from Germany And Scotland can be glimpsed in Billy Gilmour an identikit from Devil.
AGILE AND SON OF DE ZERBI: WHAT A PROSPECT!
Identity card
Name and surname: Billy Gilmour.
Place and date of birth: Irvine, June 11, 2001.
Nationality: Scotland.
Role: median.
Foot: right.
Club membership: Brighton & Hove Albion.
Previous clubs: Rangers, Chelsea, Norwich City.
Price of the card: 18 million euros.
History
The boy who makes an entire nation dream. When you think about the Scotland modern, any football lover imagines it as a flag Andrew Robertson of the Liverpool (rightly so, by the way). Yet, in the land of kilts and bagpipes there is the feeling that the young Gilmour may he be the future captain of a team that is absolutely growing.
A star among his teammates since he was a child, his path was characterized by the desire to become professional as soon as possible. It is no coincidence that practically the entire series of national team teams is covered, with at least one presence from the U15s to the First Team. In all of this he has never changed his attitude and, on the contrary, he has only grown on the pitch at a leadership level. These are the words of Roberto De Zerbi on him: “Gilmour’s improvement is incredible. I admire him so much, because now he plays like a true leader on the pitch. Quality, mentality… he is a great player“.
The leap in quality comes with the transition to Chelsea at 16, following an initial part of his career in Glasgow Rangers. In the Blues he even becomes captain of the youth sector, and then makes his debut among the greats on 31 August 2019. Pupil of Frank Lampard (who knows a lot about midfielders), remains on a permanent basis until becoming European champion in 2021, obviously not as a protagonist.
After winning the Champions Leaguegoes on loan to Norwich City to cut one’s teeth in Premier League. Not a very pleasant period with i Canaries, saw the twentieth place in the championship and consequent relegation. From that moment on he will never see you again Stamford Bridge, given the major corporate changes and the major plans to renew the squad. The transition to Brighton & Hove Albion it was a godsend for him, given that the project in the south of England is certainly less confusing than the London one.
Among the lights ofAMEX Stadium becomes one of the stars coached by the former Sassuolo. The rose of Brighton it’s interesting, with Mitome, Ferguson, Joao Pedro it’s the same Gilmour to enchant even in Europe, which is quite rare for Seagulls. But, perhaps, the time has come for a leap forward: his deadline in 2026 can be used to one’s advantage to bring home a ready player at a low price.
Technical features
Billy Gilmour impresses with its tranquility. He unexpectedly rose to prominence for becoming Man Of The Match in a Liverpool-Chelsea Of FA Cup at just 18 years old, eating up the midfield of Jurgen Kloop with acceleration and intelligent touches. Speaking of strides, remember in the movements Ismael Bennacer for the delicate foot close to the ball: his ability can be seen when running. Curiosity: it is inspired by Toni Kroos.
He only verticalizes if there is an opportunity and is excellent at long throws. He doesn’t score, but this is not his main task given that, if he were to be fit, he would collect many more assists. Defensively, nothing to do with Mats Wieffer or Youssouf Fofana, being physically less predisposed to tackle. Always concentrated, from the first to the last minute he gives away the play if he sees the opening for the through ball. He must be placed central and left there: now that Roberto De Zerbi he left the bench of Brighton & Hove Albion, you can give it a try given the low cost and unexpressed potential. On the other hand, he already knows the big stage, having also played on EURO 2020.
