Vincenzo Montella warns Hakan Calhanoglu “can’t play every three days” and is anxious for Milan to get back on the pitch.
The Rossoneri embarked on a big summer spending spree, which saw Turkish international Calhanoglu join from Bayer Leverkusen, but he’s been unable to hold down a regular place so far.
Vincenzo Montella warns Hakan Calhanoglu “can’t play every three days” and is anxious for Milan to get back on the pitch.
The Rossoneri embarked on a big summer spending spree, which saw Turkish international Calhanoglu join from Bayer Leverkusen, but he’s been unable to hold down a regular place so far.
“He’s a very talented player, but we’re playing every three days,” Montella told Sky, following today’s Press conference.
“It’s normal that there’s rotation, he’s coming off months where he didn’t play because he was banned. He’s come to a new league and he needs to grow, sometimes also resting.
“For those reasons he can’t play every three days, but he has our confidence, he’s a talented player.”
The Diavolo lost 2-0 to Sampdoria at the weekend, and Montella is keen to make up for that setback against Rijeka.
“I’m motivated, willing and even a little anxious to get back on the pitch. I thought a lot [after the Sampdoria game] I did a careful and non-humorous analysis.
“The performance was sluggish, it wasn’t up to the standards Milan want to set. We have to change this trend on the pitch.
“My career has always been made up of traumatic situations which helped me grow. As a player I had 13 operations, and as a Coach there are turning points.
“You can understand the values of a Coach by the reactions to difficulties.”