Genoa star Gudmundsson praises ‘strong’ Milan and singles out midfielder for praise | OneFootball

Genoa star Albert Gudmundsson has praised AC Milan and he picked out one player in particular as being someone that has impressed him after arriving last summer.

Gudmundsson has been one of the revelations the season in Serie A having scored 14 goals in 35 games for Genoa, who closed their season last night with an impressive 2-0 home victory over Bologna, who have just qualified for the Champions League.

The numbers that the Icelandic international has put up have seen him linked with a summer move to a number of clubs, and Milan are one of them given that there is already a family link. His great-grandfather – also called Albert – played for the Rossoneri many decades ago.

Gudmundsson was interviewed by Sportweek and he was asked about the matches played against Milan, Inter, Juventus and the calls of Gian Piero Gasperini. His comments were relayed by Radio Rossonera.

What was it like facing Inter?

“They have proven that they are the best, they know how to do everything well. They have a system that works. I was very impressed by Calhanoglu: he sets, defends, passes the ball strong and precise short and long, shoots…”

And Milan?

“Strong, they move all over the pitch and I like how they control the game. I like Reijnders, someone else who can do a bit of everything in midfield.”

Juventus?

“Very ‘Italian’, compact. We drew twice with them, a great pride for a team like ours.”

Where do you seen your future?

“As a child I dreamed of reaching the Premier League, but since playing here I’ve changed my mind a bit, because I like being in Italy so much.

“The Premier League would mean a new experience, in football and in life, after having lived and played in Holland and Italy. Serie A has matured me, and I feel that he can still give me a lot in this sense, because you play difficult football, which is both tactical and physical, but which however makes you a complete player from every point of view.”

Your great-grandfather [Albert Guðmundsson] played for Arsenal. Would moving there be the closing of the circle?

“For that matter, my great-grandfather also played for Milan, but that doesn’t mean I’m a Milan or Arsenal fan. His story, however, remains a good story, yes.”