The arrival of Gonzalo Higuain at AC Milan during the summer may have grabbed the headlines during the transfer window, but the overall business undertaken at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza will benefit coach Gennaro Gattuso this term.
With the Rossoneri hopeful of finally mounting a challenge for Champions League football, the contribution of the bench will be equally as important as the Argentine’s goals during the coming season.
As Milan overcame Roma at the San Siro on Friday night, the 2006 World Cup winner could finally turn to the sidelines and have confidence that the players sat in front of him are able to make a positive contribution.
The performances of Samu Castillejo are already receiving plaudits, and can provides an alternative for Suso, whereas, Tiemoue Bakayoko looks able to fill the shoes of Franck Kessie should he be required.
In defence, Mattia Caldara and Diego Laxalt provide experience despite their tender years, and full-back Andrea Conti is expected to return from long-term absence through injury to provide competition for Davide Calabria.
With the additional quality flowing through the Milan ranks, Gattuso can feel positive that his side can meet the challenges both domestically and continental over the coming months.
Source: forzaitalianfootball.com