Sergio Conceiçao strikes again, from a weak and departing point he is now an untouchable
Milan, era un punto debole: ora è un intoccabile, Conceiçao colpisce ancora – SerieAnews
With the arrival of Sergio Conceicao, Milan has experienced a real renaissance. After an up-and-down start to the season, the Rossoneri have managed to win seven points in the last three days, climbing to seventh place in the standings with 38 points.
The team seems to have found a new identity, thanks in part to a stellar attack with Pulisic, Joao Felix, Leao and Gimenez. But beyond the offensive lights, one of the keys to Milan’s future seems to lie in defensive solidity. And this is where a key player who is gaining more and more space comes into play: Strahinja Pavlovic.
Pavlovic, una scelta di valore per il futuro del Milan
The Serbian central defender went through a not easy start of the season, but now he is proving his full worth. After a complicated transition from former Salzburg, where he had already shown excellent signs, Pavlovic has become one of the most important pawns in the Rossoneri rearguard.
Conceicao set his sights high on him, prompting the management to reject offers for the young defender during the January market. Among the most attractive proposals was that of Fenerbahçe, which had put on the table an onerous loan with a right of redemption.
Pavlovic, una scelta di valore per il futuro del Milan (Ansa Foto) – Rompipallone
But that’s not all: surprisingly, just days before the close of the market, a substantial offer from Crystal Palace also arrived, with a figure of around 28 million euros. A major offer that could have swayed anyone. But the answer was clear: an outright “no” from Milan, with Ibrahimovic and Conceicao in the forefront of wanting to keep the Serbian.
Milan’s confidence in Pavlovic is not only a matter of the present, but also of the future. Indeed, the Serbian center-back seems to have all the makings of one of the pillars of the Rossoneri’s defense. His growth and commitment are making the initial moments of difficulty forgotten.
The Rossoneri club already has plans to pair him with another talented youngster, Benfica’s Antonio Silva, to create a defensive pair that can become the foundation for the seasons to come. And it is precisely on this pair that Milan wants to build a solid and quality defense that can best support the team’s stellar offensive play.
Tomori in bilico: il futuro incerto del centrale inglese
If Pavlovic’s future seems to be well settled, Fikayo Tomori’s appears more uncertain. After turning down a major offer from Tottenham last January, the English center-back seems to be uncertain of a starting spot.
Despite his excellent performances in the past, his position in the Rossoneri roster may be in question. Tomori, class of 1997, is still under contract with Milan, but his situation remains in the balance, with the club ready to listen to any offers.
Tomori in bilico: il futuro incerto del centrale inglese (Ansa Foto) – SerieAnews
If there is no breakthrough in the coming months, the defender could pack his bags and seek a new challenge elsewhere. His departure could pave the way for a defensive revamp, with Pavlovic increasingly at the center of the project, but the uncertainty over Tomori remains a hot topic.
Against this backdrop, Milan is faced with deciding what its next moves in defense will be, between confirmations and new additions. Pavlovic has already shown that he can be an added value, but defensive balance and resource management will be crucial to the club’s future.
With Conceicao’s desire to keep the bar high, the Rossoneri may well turn to new graft to complete the rearguard, but in the meantime they are preparing to build on a young and promising base. And who knows, maybe Pavlovic’s confirmation will mark the beginning of a new defensive era for Milan
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