Capello outlines what Milan’s midfield needs and gives thoughts on two targets

Fabio Capello believes that AC Milan’s midfield needs work if they are close the gap to Inter, urging them to sign Youssouf Fofana from Monaco.

It has been no secret since the beginning of the summer that the Milan management are looking to add a piece to the midfield department, namely a more defensive-minded player who can help protect a back four that was too exposed at times last season.

Fofana has emerged as the leading candidate and work on the deal has been ongoing for some time now. The latest update is that the Rossoneri are getting closer to Monaco’s asking price, and that terms have already been agreed over a potential contract.

Capello gave an interview to La Gazzetta dello Sport in which he spoke about the current state of the Milan squad and the additions that they should make to try compete for the Scudetto.

What can Fofana add?

“I start from a premise. The Rossoneri conceded several goals last year, but the fault, in my opinion, was not their defensive strength, but the lack of a filter in midfield. A decisive factor.”

Can the arrival of the Frenchman fill that void?

“I would say so. More than being a playmaker, Fofana is a dam. A balancer. Someone who can act as a breakwater and plug that gap that emerged last season. With his addition, Milan would solve a big problem. Also because, I repeat, he is not a playmaker.”

And Loftus-Cheek? Better as a mezzala or as an attacking midfielder?

“I think he should play in the middle, in the position where he scored 10 goals for Sarri’s Chelsea in 2018-19. He should be put back there.”