MN: A year one apprenticeship - Jashari growing under Modric as crucial role beckons

"Ardon Jashari was one of the most eagerly anticipated signings for AC Milan in recent times, but he is yet to carve out a starting role. Given the length of negotiations with Club Brugge and the amount that Milan agreed to invest to land him (almost €40m, including bonuses), expectations for Jashari were very high when he arrived at the club in August."

"Unfortunately, however, the serious injury at the end of August (a compound fracture of the right fibula after a collision in training with Santiago Gimenez) greatly complicated matters. MilanNews write that this can still be a useful first year for him. An 'apprenticeship' year The Swiss was forced to sit out for a long time, significantly slowing his adaptation both to Massimiliano Allegri's tactical instructions and to Italian football in general, which is very different from the Belgian league."

"Furthermore, during his time away, Allegri found the perfect formula in midfield. Luka Modric dictates the tempo in front of the defence, Adrien Rabiot flanks him to the left, and Youssouf Fofana has mostly been the physical presence on the right. In the summer, when Modric arrived at Milanello, it was expected he would play as a box-to-box midfielder like at Real Madrid. After discussing his position with Allegri, the boss decided to place him in the deep-lying playmaker role."

Ardon Jashari arrived at AC Milan with high expectations after a lengthy transfer from Club Brugge costing almost €40m including bonuses. A compound fracture of his right fibula in late August interrupted his integration and limited his ability to learn Massimiliano Allegri's tactical demands and adapt to Italian football. While Jashari recovered, Allegri established a midfield with Luka Modric as a deep-lying playmaker, Adrien Rabiot on the left and Youssouf Fofana providing physical presence on the right, reducing immediate starting chances. The current season can serve as an apprenticeship, with more games next year offering rotation opportunities if Modric cannot start every match.

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