MN: Talent and confidence – Milan’s plan for Liberali after impressive start to preseason | OneFootball

AC Milan have faced Rapid Vienna and Manchester City in their preseason campaign so far, and one of the things that has stood out is the use of Mattia Liberali.

As MilanNews recall, Liberali was deployed from the first minute against the Austrian side and replaced Ismael Bennacer about half an hour from the end on Saturday evening in the 3-2 win against City.

It took just over 70 minutes of game time to enchant and amaze many fans, because in addition to the technical ability that was known about before, he also showed a certain character by insistently asking for the ball and attempting some difficult dribbles.

There was a back heel with which he eluded the pressure of Kalvin Phillips, a player that cost City around €50m, and he was key in helping Fonseca’s side play out of the press, something that the new coach is keen to instil.

Those who have followed him in the youth sector know that he has always stood out as one of the best talents together with Francesco Camarda, Christian Comotto and Diego Sia. He belongs to a group that Milan believe to be in the elite, and with that comes a responsibility to develop him in the best way.

It is unlikely that Fonseca will decide to keep him with the first team on a permanent basis despite his encouraging friendly displays. However, he should play with Milan Futuro in Serie C and that should be the ideal stepping stone.