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Milan’s season has already been marked by a number of dramatic moments, however few have been as chaotic and embarrassing because the penalty debacle towards Fiorentina final October. In that notorious match, the membership’s designated penalty taker, Christian Pulisic, was twice denied the possibility to take a spot-kick by his personal teammates. First, Theo Hernandez took management of the ball, after which, with the complicity of Fikayo Tomori, it was Tammy Abraham who stepped up. In that match, Milan gamers argued over who would take a penalty—twice.
The end result? Each spot kicks have been missed, leaving followers and the teaching employees in shock. “Our designated penalty taker is Pulisic,” the then-coach Paulo Fonseca stated after the match. “I don’t know why the gamers modified their minds. I’ve spoken to them and instructed them that this could’t occur once more.”
Now, with the arrival of Santiago Gimenez, the query arises as soon as once more: Who needs to be the Rossoneri’s foremost penalty taker? Ought to they stick to Christian Pulisic, who has an ideal penalty report? Or ought to they flip to Gimenez, a confirmed goalscorer who has additionally been dependable from the spot?
Pulisic nonetheless first alternative?
Fortunately, there have been no additional tumultuous incidents for the reason that introduction of coach Sergio Conceicao. Pulisic has been excellent from the spot all through his skilled profession, scoring all 12 penalties he has taken for membership and nation. For Milan, he has already transformed three out of three, two in Serie A and one within the Italian Tremendous Cup.
Given this flawless report, there appears little purpose to alter a system that works. Even Milan followers have voiced their assist on social media, with one commenting on X (previously Twitter), “It needs to be Pulisic. If it isn’t damaged, don’t repair it.” One other added, “Pulisic hasn’t missed a single pen to this point, so he needs to be the primary taker. Don’t change one thing that works properly.”
May Gimenez take over?
The scenario turns into extra intriguing with the arrival of Santiago Gimenez, Milan’s latest attacking signing. The Mexican striker can be an completed penalty taker, having scored 15 penalties in his profession, together with a current one towards Bayern Munich within the Champions League. Nonetheless, not like Pulisic, he has missed 4 penalties, two whereas enjoying for Feyenoord and two for Mexico.
This has led to combined opinions amongst followers. Some consider that as the principle striker, Gimenez needs to be taking penalties by default. “Old skool on that one, the striker ought to take penalties,” one fan argued. One other supporter identified, “I noticed Pulisic taking pictures penalties, and I assume they have been a bit predictable for the keeper. If Gimenez reveals his talent in coaching, I wouldn’t thoughts him attempting out.”
On the similar time, others counsel a pragmatic strategy, permitting each gamers to share the duty relying on the match scenario. “Pulisic for now. I’m assuming we’ll relaxation him for some video games now that we introduced in Joao Felix. When Pulisic is out, Gimenez, because the beginning striker, ought to take them.”
Who will Conceicao select?
In the end, the choice will relaxation with Sergio Conceicao, who could implement a versatile penalty-taking technique. Essentially the most logical strategy could be for Pulisic to stay the primary alternative, given his flawless report, with Gimenez stepping up when Pulisic is unavailable or rested.
There’s additionally an opportunity that the Portuguese boss may contemplate different choices. Tijjani Reijnders and Theo Hernandez are each succesful penalty-takers. However one factor is definite—underneath Conceicao’s management, the Rossoneri gained’t repeat the chaos of the Fiorentina match.
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