Hernan Crespo explains why he believes Romelu Lukaku can be ‘extra suited’ to the brand new Milan undertaking below Paulo Fonseca than their different goal, Bologna ahead Joshua Zirkzee.
The Argentine famously wore the jerseys of each Inter and Milan, in addition to Parma and Lazio, in Serie A and is at present the coach of Al-Ain.
He spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport concerning the plans for the long run at San Siro, the place former Inter striker Lukaku is tipped as one of many prime candidates to hitch Milan this summer time from Chelsea.
The opposite is Bologna ahead Zirkzee, who has a €40m launch clause in his contract, however the Rossoneri are refusing to pay the €15m fee to agent Kia Joorabchian out of precept.
“Zirkzee is a participant for the long run, whereas Lukaku appears extra suited to the fast state of affairs,” mentioned Crespo.
“To place it bluntly, the Dutchman has big margin for enchancment, whereas we already know the veteran’s qualities. Not all centre-forwards are the identical, similar to I used to be not much like Gabriel Batistuta, which is why we may play collectively for Argentina.”
Whereas Lukaku is an enormous centre-forward who holds up the ball, Zirkzee has fairly a low scoring report and gives extra assists.
“Zirkzee likes to drop deep and dialogue together with his teammates, but additionally has robust physicality wanted to guard the ball. Lukaku is extra old style, not in a unfavourable means, and is extra of a battering ram. He’s additionally lethal on the counter-attack and dictates the via ball to get the entire staff shifting.”
Crespo sees Lukaku becoming with Fonseca’s Milan
Milan will probably be below new coach Fonseca, changing Stefano Pioli after nearly 5 years, so we’re but to completely perceive how they may strategy the sport now.
“The difficulty is that Milan want targets immediately and the followers at San Siro don’t have time to attend round,” continued Crespo.
“Zirkzee had an excellent season at Bologna with 11 targets, whereas Lukaku wasn’t that sharp at Roma, but when he’s in fine condition bodily, then he ensures targets. I don’t understand how Zirkzee would deal with such an enormous membership and stadium. Bologna just isn’t Milan. Lukaku is extra accustomed to that stage.
“If the wingers are Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao, then Lukaku is ideal to get on the tip of their crosses. Zirkzee prefers to finish these triangles and dialogue together with his teammates. Contemplating how Fonseca’s groups performed previously, maybe the Belgian is best suited.”
Napoli are additionally pursuing Lukaku from Chelsea for Antonio Conte, whereas Manchester United are able to pounce for Zirkzee.
“In conclusion, I feel for right this moment’s Milan, maybe Lukaku is extra suited than Zirkzee,” famous Crespo.
