"Samuele Ricci has been far from an established starter since he arrived at AC Milan in the summer, but he sees the competition as healthy. The first choice midfield three for Massimiliano Allegri has almost always had Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot in it, leaving several players fighting for the remaining spot. Youssouf Fofana has been most used on the right, while even Ruben Loftus-Cheek has had more chances than the summer signings."
"Tonight, though, things are a bit different. Ardon Jashari will be the regista, replacing Modric, while Ricci has been given the nod for the right mezzala role, with Rabiot on the left. It will be a big chance for the Italian to prove that he deserves more regular starts. Speaking to DAZN before kick-off, Ricci didn't seem phased by the idea that he will have to work hard for minutes in this team, as opposed to at Torino where he was one of the first names in the side and was the captain."
""I'm super calm, as I have been since the start of the season. I knew I was coming to a big club where I'd find a lot of competition. I think it's a good competition, it keeps us all on our toes. I've found the guys to be very helpful, always there to lend a hand, I can't complain. I'll play my cards right.""
Samuele Ricci has not been an established starter since joining AC Milan in the summer but treats the squad competition as positive. Massimiliano Allegri's preferred midfield usually includes Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot, leaving the third midfield spot contested. Youssouf Fofana has featured most often on the right, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek receiving more opportunities than the summer midfield arrivals. For tonight's match Ardon Jashari will operate as regista replacing Modric, while Ricci starts as the right mezzala with Rabiot on the left. Ricci remains calm, credits teammates for their support, and intends to take the chance to earn more regular starts.
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