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Niclas Füllkrug got to make his debut for AC Milan last night, coming off the bench against Cagliari, and Massimiliano Allegri praised his cameo afterwards.
Milan announced the loan of Füllkrug from West Ham yesterday, but the deal was secured already before the new year, and the striker had been training with the team for several days. In short, they just needed to wait due to the transfer regulations.
In any case, Füllkrug was included in the squad for Cagliari-Milan and even got to make his debut, coming on with 20 minutes to go. After the game, in his interview with DAZN (via MilanNews), Allegri praised the German striker.
“Füllkrug entered the game very well, but I had no doubts because he arrived at Milan with so much enthusiasm and desire. Tonight, he was very useful with his headers and in protecting the ball.
“It’s not something you will see this early on the pitch, but he’s very good. He’s only recently arrived, but he has settled in very well,” he stated.
Indeed, the German combined well with his teammates in those 20 minutes and got a decent rating from us. He nearly bagged a good assist for Pulisic, first flicking it with his head, then finding the American in a good position. However, the shot was saved by the keeper.
It remains to be seen what the front two will look like against Genoa on Thursday. Rafael Leao might be in better condition by then, just as Christian Pulisic, and Christopher Nkunku could also be back for that one. But with Füllkrug in good condition already, he might get the chance.
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