Pobega as … Balotelli and Cassano: Champions of AC Milan find an Italian goal

The first goal with Milan starts from afar. Perhaps from the strong and formative slaps of Gattuso in Spring, or perhaps from a blitz by Mauro Bianchessi at his father’s house in Trieste, between thick fog and narrow alleys. An undercover mission to find out if that boy had what it takes to play professionally. A return home at five in the morning to confirm the initial idea. “I wondered if it was worth it.” Well … yes. Tommaso Pobega put his stamp on the Rossoneri’s success in the Champions League. He signed the 3-1 with Dinamo Zagreb, realizing the dream of a lifetime, to score with Milan after a long tour of Italy.

Made in Italy

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An important flicker, among other things. The last goal of an Italian AC Milan player in the big cup was in 2013, Balotelli against Celtic. Other times, other squads: Allegri coach and a light version Kakà. Almost ten years without tricolor goals. Milan has missed the appointment with the Champions for seven years in a row, it is true, but Pobega’s goal remains the manifesto of a clear change. Furthermore, the last Italian call at San Siro dates back to 2011, when Antonio Cassano sent the Czechs of Viktoria Plzen into a tailspin. A lifetime ago now. Pobega is 23 years old and spent five at Milanello, then the apprenticeship: in 2018-19 he played in Terni in Serie C, before Pordenone in Serie B and two more stops in Serie A, Spezia and Turin, where he scored ten goals in two seasons and torn continuous applause. “He can become great”. He is the word of Vincenzo Italiano, the coach who made him a midfielder of quality and courage, insertions and goals. A great leap talent.

Heritage

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“Harry Potter” because of the round glasses. He even called him Gattuso, another fundamental pillar of his career. In Spring she doted on him. Pobega is a son of Milanello, one who fought with his fingernails to snatch confirmation. Despite the arrival of Vranckx, in fact, Tommy remained at Pioli’s disposal and under the protective wing of Maldini and Massara, two who have always trusted him. When he was on loan around Italy the top management of Milan followed him step by step. At the beginning of August they renewed his contract until 2027. A fortune, a boy not to be underestimated who can be useful, especially in the goal area. In his career, so far, he has signed twenty, plus three more with the Under 21s. The latest magic has brought Milan to the top of the Champions League group.