0 goals in 8 Serie A games! MINI: Allegri is dissatisfied with Jimenez’s performance and may remove him from the starting lineup

"Gazzetta dello Sport" reported that Milan's "patience has run out" with forward Santiago Jimenez. Data shows that after eight rounds of the league, the Mexican forward still has 0 goals in the league, and his only goal came in the Italian Cup. This is in sharp contrast to his 65 goals in Feyenoord.

The article revealed that Jimenez's poor performance angered the coach. In the game against Pisa, Allegri "snarled at Jimenez several times" during the 76 minutes he played, shouting at the top of his lungs: "Jimenez!!! Wake up! Are you sleeping?"

Therefore, Allegri is considering changing the starting striker in the game against Atlanta. In the case of Pulisic's continued absence, alternatives include: pairing Nkunku, who has just recovered from a toe strain, with Leo. A "more conservative plan" was adopted, with Salma Kors behind Leo. Chik, who is about to return, is also "another option" for the attacking midfielder position.

However, Milan's dilemma is that Jimenez is the "only real center" in the lineup, and Nkunku and Leo are both guest stars, which forces Allegri to "force" to try to activate him. Data comparison shows that among all the main centers in Serie A, only Lecce's Sturlic still has 0 goals, but Jimenez is "far ahead" in terms of playing time.

The article finally revealed that the club had already had doubts about him. It's "no secret": Jimenez was "very close to leaving Milan" in the "last days of the summer transfer window".

source:7M vn