Evaluating the futures of Theo and Maignan and Rebuilding the back-line: Milan’s top priorities ahead of next season | OneFootball

With plenty of uncertainty from a structural level within the Rossonerri camp and concerns systematically on the pitch, Milan have begun laying down the foundation in regards to their priorities ahead of next season.

La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that one of the hot-topics that will be set on the table is the evaluation of French internationals Theo Hernandez and  Mike Maignan.

In regards to the shot-stopper, it seemed that an agreement was reached but now the Rossonerri are reconsidering heading towards the path that would extend the former Lille keeper’s stay following a sequence of perturbing and alarming displays in-between the sticks.

Meanwhile, negotiation talks with Hernandez have been at a stand-still as it remains to be seen if Milan are prepared to offload the left-back following  whilst Theo has expressed his priority to remain with the Milanese side regardless of a berth in European football.

The Milanese journal continues with the Rossonerri having to sort out the issue with Tammy Abraham, currently loaned from Roma and struggled with consistency, but recently managed to hit the ground running with two goals and two assists in five games across all competitions.

With each of the Diavolo’s number nines facing difficulty in finding ruthless form up-top, it remains to be seen how Milan proceed with the future of the English marksman at the end of his loan spell.

Finally, a total rejuvenation of the back-line will need to be explored in the summer market as question marks are raised in regards to their brittle defence.

With Milan constantly shuffling the back-line, the Italian giants are clueless in regards to which players emblem the back-bone of the Rossonerri back-line.

With Kyle Walker’s stay in Milan potentially temporary as he hints a possible return to City following the expiration of his loan-spell, as well as the uncertainty surrounding Malick Thiaw an Fikayo Tomori beyond this campaign, a bolster in quality will certainly be needed as relying solely on Mattia Gabbia, Emerson Royal, and Strahinja Pavlovic in defence on a consistent basis will most definitely not be a sustainable recipe for success.

Julian Faustini Ι GIFN