"It was a lightning negotiation, closed on the last day of the market. My agent suddenly called me saying, 'We have to take a jet to Milan right away'. I remember the interview with Pippo Inzaghi in his office on the first day in Milanello. He was supposed to show me some slides on how to move around the field, but he spoke in Italian. I didn't understand anything."
"Inzaghi didn't have a great management of the group. Maybe you played well for a couple of games, and then he put you on the bench. But he was his first-time coach, and I've always admired him as a person."
"Muntari in training risked breaking my ankle: luckily, it was just a sprain, but for two months I didn't see the field. He apologised to me in every way, and I accepted them."
Marco Van Ginkel, a Dutch midfielder who came through Vitesse's youth academy before joining Chelsea, represents a case of unfulfilled potential due to persistent injuries. Milan signed him on loan on deadline day in the 2014-15 season. Van Ginkel recalled his experience at San Siro, including his first meeting with manager Pippo Inzaghi, who attempted to explain tactical concepts despite language barriers. He noted Inzaghi's inconsistent team management, where good performances didn't guarantee continued playing time. Van Ginkel bonded with teammates including Suso, De Jong, Bonaventura, and Alex. His time at Milan was further hampered when Muntari's challenge in training caused a sprain that sidelined him for two months.
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