Chen two of the greatest coaches in Milan’s history surrender to Brahim Diaz It is that the young playmaker from Malaga must be doing something right. At 23 years old and in his third season on loan at Lombardia, the former Real Madrid (still under contract with the white club) he is showing his best football. Fabio Capello and Arrigo Sacchi, who know about football for a while, appreciate it that way.
Brahim Diaz? I didn’t like him, he considered him a player who wasn’t for Milan… now he does the fundamental things
“Brahim Diaz? I didn’t like himconsidered him a player who was not for Milan… he limited himself to routine duties. Now, however, he has matured in head and quality, now he does the fundamental things”declared a Capello that highlighted the good moment of Spanish.
Brahim’s play in Milan’s winning goal against Napoli in the Champions League
Arrigo Sacchione of the ‘inventors’ of football, also praised him: “Very good Brahim Díaz who, in my opinion, found the ideal position on the right wing”. Last night, with all of Italy pending the fratricidal duel between Milan and Napoli, the ‘goblin’ shone again. That’s what some in the north call it, in Milan. Other ‘little devil’ taking advantage of the fact that the ‘rossonero’ club is the ‘Diavolo’ of European football.
his best version
Brahim Díaz had a stone placed on the road last summer. Milan invested 35 million euros in Charles De Ketelaere to be the ‘new Kaká’ at the San Siro. A spindly, versatile midfielder who already had experience in the Champions League or with the Belgian team. But he did not adapt (despite the many Belgians that Milan has on the squad) and Brahim’s level sent him to the bench on a regular basis.
The man from Malaga, who has been more of a starter than a substitute in his three seasons at the San Siro, had sinned as an irregular. Great games, great goals, moments of great light and sparkles… but a lack of perseverance. This season, especially from 2023, has changed that. After overcoming Milan’s initial crisis in January, he has established himself as one of its offensive mainstays.
Brahim Díaz, awarded as MVP of the Milan – Napoli Champions League.
“What shines again in the Champions League is the genius of Brahim Díazalready the protagonist of the round of 16 classification against Tottenham”, writes the veteran journalist Franco Ordine in ‘Milan News’. Galli, a former footballer for the club and manager of its lower categories for many years, puts him on a par with Leao: “They are the ones who can make the difference from the point of view of the imagination.”
What shines again in the Champions League is the genius of Brahim Díaz
Y Clarence Seedorfclub legend and the only footballer capable of winning the Champions League with three different teams, also praises him: “Jumping the man makes all the difference. You can make a thousand passes and not create a chance. We need players who take responsibility, as Leao and Brahim Díaz did on scoring occasions. When something special happens, it’s because someone jumped on the man.”
Skipping the man makes all the difference. One can make a thousand passes and not create a chance. We need players who take responsibility, like Leao and Brahim did
A goal by Maradona with a celebration by Messi and Butragueño: This was the madness of Brahim
In Milan’s goal (Bennacer’s solitary 1-0), the man from Malaga surpasses two men Napoli is a fantastic cut to generate superiority. He does it in midfield but with that gesture he has already scored half a goal. He breaks Spalletti’s orderly scheme and generates superiority. Later, the Algerian complied with his part and scored.
versatile footballer
Since he arrived at Milan, Brahim Díaz has played 113 games. Most of them, like ’10’. What in Italy they call ‘trequartista’. A figure in danger of extinction in modern football and that the current champion of Italy, in fact, refuses to abandon… although little by little he gives in to trends.
Hence Brahim is accumulating minutes on the right wing. Given the lack of quality in that position, Pioli has given in to his initial ideas and has dumped him to the side… although The Spanish has a lot of freedom to look for central positions (as demonstrated by the action of the goal vs. Napoli).
Brahim Díaz’s heat map this season.
He has also played on the leftalthough the fact that it is Rafael Leao’s hunting ground has allowed him to have fewer opportunities… even as a false nine in some sections of matchesbut in isolation. And if we curl the loop more, as an insider in some 4-3-3 tested by the ‘rossoneri’. A footballer, Brahim, who at 23 years old has already tried almost all the positions on the attack front.
future in the air
Brahim Díaz, for now, is not in a hurry. There are many pending objectives with Milan: this Champions League and closing the TOP-4 in Serie A. “Future? Now is not the time to talk about this. I am very happy here, the fans are incredible. Today’s result and what we are doing now are important.”he declared to ‘Prime Video’ after this Wednesday’s game.
Future? Now is not the time to talk about this. I am very happy here, the fans are incredible
Other voices, however, urge you to decide: “I’m sorry for the one who has this problem, he has to decide between Milan and Real Madrid (laughs, ed)”, declared Alessandro NestaItalian club legend and one of the best defenders of the 21st century.
I’m sorry for the one who has this problem, he has to decide between Milan and Real Madrid
Meanwhile, his situation is more or less clear. That is, the cards are on the table. And at MARCA we have been talking about it for a long time. There is no fixed clause agreed in advance between Real Madrid and AC Milan, but the purchase figure for the man from Malaga would range between 25 and 30 million euros.
Milan, for its part, has already made it clear that it wants to keep it: “It has done very well in recent years. We will sit down at the table with Real Madrid to see if the conditions are met. We would like to aim for it.”declared ‘Ricky’ MassaraSporting Director of Milan, a few days ago. But they will negotiate a ‘lower’ price for the midfielder. His finances do not allow him much more.
While, the real Madridwho has closely followed Brahim’s development in Milan (and with Milan, by the way, there is a great relationship), he wants it for his most immediate future.
