In this article we look at why Nandez would be a sensible transfer for A.C.Milan. Please note there is no rumour or inside information and is based on players suitability to the tactics.
In November, Cagilari were achieving dizzy heights. The Club was in 4th place in the standings and were even in the running for a European spot. Their rise to the top was mostly in part to their dynamic 3 man midfield in the form of Radja Niangollan, Marco Rog and Nahitan Nandez in a 3-5-2 often playing in a 3-4-1-2 formation with Niangollan playing as a makeshift trequartista.
One of the finds of the season in Serie A has to be Cagilari’s Nahitan Nandez. If Niangollan was the aggressor and Rog was the Defensive cover, Nandez was the engine in the middle. Tireless running combined with technique and aggression Nandez kept the midfield ticking and helped transition from midfield to defense.
With modern game involving a lot of pressing and quick transitions from offense to defense midfielders require a lot of energy and Nandez brings bundles and bundles of them to the team. With modern football all about fluid attacking football managers want versatile players who can shift positions. Nandez can play as a defensive midfielder, an attacking midfielder, a box-to-box player or even as a right midfielder (mezalla). The player also has to nick to pick put a pass and to get in good positions hence it’s a very important part of his game.
When Cagilari are transitioning from defense to offense Nandez shifts into a trequartista role behind the strikers to supply them with passes. With his speed he is able to play with the attacking midfielder inorder to create overloads and put numbers into attack. He also brings the ball out from the back and helpds to launch quickfire counter attacking chances
We can understand that Nandez is a very aggressive player who brings in energy. This makes him a threat to teams that are in possession. He will press the player relentlessly and his tackles are very clean and well-timed giving away very less fouls. Another important part of his game is the fact that he intercepts passes quite well by reading various contextual clues of the opposition players such as body posture, direction of his gaze.
CONCLUSION
Nandez presents a really good opportunity for Milan to find an upgrade in the field and given his versatility he can play anywhere.
The major hiccups us the €38m release clause that he has in his contract when he recently signed an extension with Cagilari. In terms of interests Nandez has no drawn any interest from any big team except Inter
The Milan Blog 