"No matter what happens in his Milan story from here, nothing can take away from Estupinan's night against Inter. Having been the subject of ridicule from large sections of the fanbase who almost dreaded him starting, he put in an excellent shift and scored the winning goal."
"The result wasn't ideal, as the Ecuadorian went from a derby fairytale to a nightmare against Gustav Isaksen and his team-mates. It was a night that could have reopened the battle to be the starting LWB, but instead probably seals that his first season as Theo Hernandez's successor will be a failure."
"The former Brighton man has never conveyed or displayed those sensations and performances on the pitch consistently. He lacks Theo's attacking ability and struggles greatly when defending, even in open play (as Theo did in his final year or two), and Bartesaghi is ready to slot back in again."
Pervis Estupinan experienced a dramatic shift in fortune within a week at Milan. After delivering a standout performance in the derby against Inter, scoring the winning goal and earning praise from manager Allegri, he struggled significantly against Lazio at the Olimpico. This inconsistency has raised questions about his suitability as Theo Hernández's replacement. Despite his derby heroics convincing Allegri to retain him in the starting lineup, Estupinan's defensive vulnerabilities and lack of attacking prowess became evident against Lazio. The Ecuadorian's inability to maintain consistent performances suggests his first season may be considered a failure, with Davide Bartesaghi positioned to reclaim the left wing-back position.
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