"At first glance, there can be questions about why AC Milan made the decision to sign Niclas Fullkrug. However, it may be a move that benefits others rather than him specifically. Signing a player from a relegation-threatened Premier League side, who has failed to impress there, does not really sound like the move expected of title challengers in January. Yet, Milan have done this and it may be what pulls them over the line for the Champions League, or maybe more?"
"Fullkrug's first 20 minutes in a Rossoneri-coloured shirt were not mindblowing. However, they showed signs of a revolution. He came close to getting an assist and showed that he may be the missing piece in the attack. His first five actions from the Cagliari game describe him perfectly: an aerial duel, hold-up play, pressing, a big tackle and some off-the-ball movement. The report states that the Diavolo do not have someone who consistently offers two of these things, let alone five."
AC Milan signed Niclas Fullkrug from a relegation-threatened Premier League side despite limited impact there, aiming for a strategic January addition rather than a marquee signing. Fullkrug's first 20 minutes showed encouraging signs: he nearly assisted and displayed aerial ability, hold-up play, pressing, a strong tackle and intelligent off-the-ball movement. Those combined attributes are rare in the squad. Pace remains a concern for a team effective on the counter, but Fullkrug arrives eager to contribute and to provide late-game influence. He is unlikely to be first choice, yet he offers a low-cost, low-risk option with substantial upside dependent on tactical deployment.
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