CM: ‘The right man at the right time’ – how Okafor can become fundamental | OneFootball

Reports during the international break suggested that Noah Okafor would be given an opportunity when AC Milan returned, and he certainly took it.

With suggestions that Rafael Leao was unable to start against Udinese due to missing Thursday’s training session, the opportunity for Okafor opened, and it is likely he would’ve been given a chance regardless of the Portuguese winger’s condition.

The reports throughout the break had claimed that it was the Swiss winger’s opportunity to prove his worth to Milan, and with the January mercato approaching, there was a need to show signs of his ability which have not been seen for too long.

It is clear that the Swissman got the message, because in the early stages of the game, he was unplayable, creating threats at every opportunity with most of the play going down his side of the pitch.

As was the story with the rest of the team, the winger fought for everything, displaying the character that Fonseca demanded before the game. Because of this, Calciomercato.com writes that because he is mentally and physically fit, and partnered with his versatility, he could be a solution for the Rossoneri. Perhaps, as an alternative to Leao, or maybe even a competitor for Tammy Abraham.