From Turin to Milan, Samuel Richi is using his "legs" to win the trust of Allegri

At the pre-match press conference of AC Milan against Bologna, Allegri's speech seemed like a precise prophecy, quietly foreshadowing a wonderful scene on Sunday night - the current Turin midfielder Samuel Rich indeed conquered the audience with his dazzling performance after replacing Yousof Forfana in the second half.

"I am very pleased with Samuel (Ric)'s growth. Since joining, he has been constantly improving - his body structure has gradually transformed, his legs have become stronger and more beautiful, and he has shown the physical qualities of a top player. He is a smart player with a very high tactical understanding and is growing in all aspects in tactical execution, physical function and technical level. This should be a model for every player's development."

Ric, wearing the No. 4 jersey of the Red and Black Legion, has always played as a starter in a series of friendly matches in the summer, playing as a defensive midfielder. However, in the first four official matches between Serie A and the Italian Cup, he has never been able to enter the starting lineup, which surprised many people. After all, his performance conquered many people as early as the pre-season warm-up stage: from the moment Milanello put on an orange training suit on his first training day, he seemed calm and seamless.

Alegri is currently more inclined to gradually guide him into the battle rather than pushing him into fierce competition immediately. In the midfield position, the team has master players like Modric, as well as players like Loftus Chik, Fofana and Rabiot who are both physical and technical - not to mention Jashari, who is troubled by injuries but has great strength. With Modric's current state, the Croatians will almost certainly lock in a starting spot. Some people have imagined a double midfielder to unleash Modric's creativity in attacking forward, rather than being limited to attacking by him. But at least at this stage, Allegri has not yet considered this plan mature.

As the coach said, Ricci did not wait negatively. As long as he gets the opportunity, he will show amazing vitality and enterprising spirit. Many people thought he was a statically organized player, but these substitute clips showed his more diverse arsenal. Although Allegri publicly emphasizes only his “strong legs and a great physique”, we can’t help but ask: Is Richie evolving towards a more all-round midfield role? As early as many interviews in the summer, the player, born in 2001, said he was competent for multiple positions in the midfield. In AC Milan, which has a lot of midfield talents, his all-rounder attributes may bring value beyond expectations.

training with world-class midfielders such as Modric and Rabiot, undoubtedly constantly promoting his growth. In the match against Lecce and Bologna, he took the bench with a proactive attitude - Samuel Ric is using his actions to prove to Allegri that he deserves more starting opportunities. It’s a pity that shot hit the post that time...it’s a little bit, it’s perfect proof.