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Despite being one of the best performers in preseason, Samuele Ricci is finding it hard to get starts so far in 2025-26.
As Tuttosport (via MilanPress) write this morning, Ricci’s role hasn’t been discussed much in recent weeks. Despite his arrival bringing excitement collectively, the former Torino player now suddenly finds himself a question mark for both Milan and the Italian national team.
A battle to win
The paper describes the situation as ‘uphill’. His excellent debut against Bari was then followed by a benching against Cremonese (no minutes at all) and Lecce (coming off the bench), resulting in Gennaro Gattuso not calling him up. This is despite the fact he was impressive in the friendlies.
On paper he was supposed to be Milan’s regista, but when you have Luka Modric in your squad Allegri can be forgiven for relying on the Ballon d’Or winner to distribute the ball, at least up until this point.
Who could forget Ardon Jashari, another sizeble investment? Now, unfortunately for Ricci, the mezzala role is also occupied. The arrival of Adrien Rabiot is considered so important that the Frenchman is immediately put in the starting spot.
For Ricci , it will now be important to capitalise on his opportunities, but the Rossoneri only have one game a week, and the midfield is facing a lot of high-level competition. Meanwhile, Ricci is working calmly and intensely at Milanello, to earn back his spot.
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