"Zachary Athekame has certainly responded to the initial criticism in recent weeks by showcasing his great crossing several times, including against Pisa last night. Few knew who Athekame was when he arrived from Young Boys in the summer. He was just 20 at the time and didn't exactly arrive from the biggest league, so perhaps that only made sense. However, there was still some excitement about the signing."
"While he still needs to work on his confidence, which I highlighted in the ratings last night, his crossing is fantastic. We saw that with the left-footed cross to Nkunku against Bologna, and yesterday he got a lovely assist for Ruben Loftus-Cheek with his right foot. The feeling is that Milan could have a very good player on their hands as the ingredients are there: speed, crossing ability and work-rate."
Zachary Athekame arrived from Young Boys as a 20-year-old with limited profile but generated early excitement. Early appearances revealed inexperience and low confidence, though a goal against Pisa in October signaled potential. Recent weeks have shown significant progress, with training-ground improvements noticed and expanded match responsibility after Saelemaekers' injury. Crossing ability has become a standout feature, producing key assists with both feet, and pace and work-rate complement his delivery. Confidence and one-on-one aggressiveness remain areas for growth. Saelemaekers is expected to return, but a reliable deputy provides valuable squad depth and injury cover.
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