Youssouf Fofana is on fire! While AC Milan has formalized the departure of Paulo Fonseca after seven short months spent on the Rossoneri bench, the residents of San Siro – in the process of appointing Sérgio Conceição as we revealed to you in recent hours – can above all rejoice in the impressive takeover of their new midfielder. Arriving last August from AS Monaco, the French international (25 caps, 3 goals) has indeed changed dimension in just a few months. An indisputable starter in the Milan midfield, the native of Paris has established himself today as the true metronome of the current 8th in Serie A.
Authoritarian in the duel, omnipresent in recovery and the hub of the Rossoneri, Fofana impresses. “He is the most essential element of this Milan team for Fonseca. The Frenchman is the most used player in the squad among the outfield players with 1381 (1876 now, editor’s note) minutes, shared between the championship and the Champions League. A workaholic with iron lungs who in just a few months took the reins of the Rossoneri midfield, guaranteeing balance, physical prowess, running, but also quality.underlined in this regard La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Fofana, the X factor of the Rossoneri
Last Sunday, on the occasion of the 18th day of Serie A, the 1m85 right-hander once again distinguished himself in the draw conceded against AS Roma (1-1). After a superb ball recovery, the Milan number 29 shifted Morata to the left side before being found and offering a caviar to Reijnders, author of the opener (16th). A new offering for the former Monegasque, now at the head of 6 assists and 1 goal in 23 matches in all competitions. The most efficient player on his team in recovery and with an impressive percentage of successful passes in Serie A, Fofana has a blast and delights his teammates.
“Fofana is a very important player. He’s a player I get along very well with. He knows that when I have space, I make that call. The ball was perfect, we just had to control it well and shoot quickly because the goalkeeper was coming”recently highlighted Rafael Leão, author of 6 goals and 6 assists since the start of the season. “In the structure of the game, Youssouf Fofana is the most important player. He’s the engine of the team.”added Paulo Fonseca, finally thanked by his management. On cloud nine and more than ever a candidate for a return to the selection next March, Youssouf Fofana will now try to continue his momentum. One thing is certain, with such talent, Sérgio Conceição can already rub his hands together.
