"When Manchester City are considering you as a Rodri replacement, you know what kind of quality is possessed. However, Ricci arrived at Milan - after the aforementioned signed Tijjani Reijnders - and now watches from the sidelines. There is no denying his quality; however, Massimiliano Allegri has preferred to use Ballon d'Or winner and maestro Luka Modric. It is not to say Ricci isn't good, far from it, but Modric is better and is more needed."
"So, the Italian's minutes have been lacking since the summer, and with that, he has lost his international place. Neither was really expected when he joined, as MilanPress writes, but it is natural considering the circumstances. Allegri has regularly praised the midfielder, and had Luka Modric not been so good so far, he probably would have been given a chance. However, the Croatian is a genius and undroppable in his current form."
"Ricci works in the background then, and shadows Modric, looking to learn his secrets and any lessons available. In the short term, it may be frustrating, but the long-term benefits will be seen eventually. Even Gennaro Gattuso spoke about the benefits of his position recently, and the midfielder can certainly manufacture a place in his Italy team before next summer. The season is long, and Ricci is patient."
Ricci joined AC Milan after Tijjani Reijnders signed and currently watches from the sidelines despite clear quality. Massimiliano Allegri consistently prefers Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric, whose form is undroppable and has limited Ricci's minutes and cost him an international place. Allegri has praised Ricci, and Ricci uses training time to shadow Modric and learn from his play. Short-term frustration is expected, yet long-term benefits should emerge as Ricci adapts and waits for opportunities. Gennaro Gattuso affirmed benefits of Ricci's position. Both coaches value Ricci, and patience could earn him an Italy call before next summer.
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