"Pervis Estupinan was signed in the summer to be AC Milan's starting left-back, but just a few months on his days at the club could be numbered. As Calciomercato.com report, being the heir to Theo Hernandez was from the outset a rather complicated if not impossible mission. However, Estupinan has so far not provided the performances hoped for, especially in terms of his defensive work."
"His red card against Napoli on September 28th marked an early turning point. Since then, Davide Bartesaghi has raised his performance level, becoming the dominant force on the left flank. Many thought the Ecuador international was ready for a step up, but his struggles are obvious."
"Estupinan's difficulties in this initial phase of his Italian experience can be traced to three factors: the pressure of playing at such a big club, the difficulty of settling into Serie A, and a style of play that isn't being effectively utilised by Massimiliano Allegri. The errors he committed against Fiorentina show a lack of confidence, and there is a chance he could miss out on a place at the World Cup."
Pervis Estupinan joined AC Milan from Brighton for around €18m with the expectation of replacing Theo Hernandez as starting left-back. He has underperformed, particularly defensively, and a red card against Napoli marked a turning point. Davide Bartesaghi has since improved and taken the dominant left-flank role. Estupinan's struggles are linked to pressure at a major club, difficulty adapting to Serie A, and a tactical mismatch under Massimiliano Allegri. Errors against Fiorentina have hurt his confidence and could affect World Cup selection. Milan may consider offers in January, though a more likely transfer window is next summer to avoid a capital loss.
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