Santiago Giménez landed in Milan in February in 'Star signing plan'. Unlike Joao Félix and Kyle Walker, transferred, the 'Rossoneri' paid 35 million euros to Feyenoord for its transfer. After his great performance in the Netherlands, the Mexican promised to be A great reinforcement for the set from Sérgio Conceicao.
Giménez could not enter with better foot. In his first five games he scored three goals: to Empoli (0-2), to Hellas Verona (1-0) and in the elimination in Champions before his Feyenoord (1-1). Suddenly, his wake went out. More than two months without marking They relegated the bench in favor of a 'defenestrate' … Luka Jovic!
The drinking will fight for the Coppa Italia
It was not until the victory against Venezia (0-2) that The Mexican scored a goal again. Giménez's 'drought' condemned him not to be considered for the initial eleven of Conceicão as of March. However, in the last three games, Milan's '7' has won 3 goals and an assistance, and The probability of being a starter sounds again.
“Santi is working wellas I said several times, it is working well, it is serious, He is a boy with quality. I speak with him every day to give him that touch he needed. Because Not only technical quality is neededyou also have to be strong emotionally and physically, “said Conceicão, after Santi's double before the Bologna.
Not only technical quality is needed, you also have to be emotionally and physically
“We are there every day And we also see how it is physically. Today he scored two goals, I'm glad for himalso because The strikers live on the goal“The Portuguese coach added.
Giménez titular?
After a period of physical difficulty and adaptation, The Mexican striker is demonstrating to be physicallyand after his last performances in series A, Conceiçao could have serious doubts about who align, between Giménez and Jovic, for the final of 'Coppa'.
On the other hand, the Mexican highlighted, with confidence, to be in the best disposition for the meeting before the Bologna: “Wednesday is An important game for us. We are ready and prepared for this game. “
“Be a starter in the Coppa final? It is the coach's decision and I accept it. It is important to play and I am available to the coach. Mark 2 goals? I made many sacrifices And this is the reward, “the Mexican striker replied to 'Sky' after the recent victory.
Mark 2 goals? I made many sacrifices and this is the reward
Conceiçao preferred Do not advance your final decision of the alignment Offensive of the 'Rossoneri' against the Bologna: “Holder in the Italian Cup final? There are four days left, is doing it well (Giménez), is a player different from Jovic, A player who attacks in depth“.
Reach Morata numbers
After its double, Giménez has a total of 6 goals and 3 assists in 17 games. So, the Mexican footballer already matched the numbers of Álvaro Morata: Spanish ended its stage in Milan with 6 goals and 2 assists in 25 appearances.
