A new leader in town – Alvaro Morata is AC Milan’s driving force
Álvaro Morata is already emerging as a driving force for the AC Milan team, as highlighted by QS in their piece on the striker today.
Morata arrived at Milan, perhaps at the peak of his awareness, as a European Champion. Fonseca’s decision to opt for two strikers in a four-man offensive line is also influenced by the energy and momentum Morata brings.
His impact goes beyond mere stats, which is even more significant considering the pressure he faces: being underappreciated in Spain and carrying a heavy legacy in Italy.
In his early outings in the Rossoneri shirt, Morata has scored two goals and provided an assist. These are solid numbers, though perhaps not those of a top-tier goal scorer. But when you observe Álvaro’s integration into the Milan system, it’s essential to look beyond the numbers.
In his hybrid role as a second striker/playmaker, his main attributes come to light: creating space for his teammates in the offensive phase and relentless pressing when out of possession.
In addition to that, he often serves the team both through his actions, dropping back in defense, and through his words, as seen in numerous images of him encouraging or defending his teammates against opponents. In short, Morata’s signing, initially seen as an alternative to Zirkzee’s failed move, is paying off: and the feeling, especially given his ongoing bursitis issue, is that Álvaro isn’t even at 100% yet…
