Former captain Riccardo Montolivo has recognized the membership’s continual attacking points as the important thing space requiring funding this summer season, insisting that the ahead line has been a recurring weak spot lengthy earlier than this season’s collapse, and that solely ’s brilliance masked it for therefore lengthy.
Chatting with gianlucadimarzio.com, , Montolivo was candid in his evaluation of the membership’s latest failings whereas stopping wanting putting all of the blame on the outgoing Massimiliano Allegri.
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“He’s a really high-level coach,” Montolivo mentioned.
“Milan had an apparent decline and the squad will undoubtedly should be strengthened for subsequent yr. The assault has been a little bit of an issue for Milan for a few years. Giroud managed within the years he performed to cover that drawback by having unbelievable seasons. However it’s up entrance that motion must be taken.”
, ITALY – MAY 03: in motion throughout the Serie A match at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on Could 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photographs)
Montolivo backs Jashari and Ricci for second probability at Milan after troublesome debut season
The previous Italy worldwide, who wore the captain’s armband at San Siro and describes his time on the membership as a lifelong dream fulfilled, additionally supplied encouraging phrases to 2 of Milan’s youthful midfielders who struggled for consistency this season.
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“Don’t surrender,” Montolivo mentioned of Ardon Jashari and .
“This yr was a troublesome season for them additionally as a result of they’d few alternatives and little continuity. Jashari additionally bought injured right away. I consider each of them deserve a second probability as a result of they’re gamers of worth. They should have persistence and never surrender.”