AC Milan: Will Ismaël Bennacer start next weekend?

AC Milan’s summer signing, Ismael Bennacer, was absent from the starting lineup in their Serie A opener against Udinese, coming on only in the final fifteen minutes. The midfielder, who was named the best player of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, had limited time to make an impact in Milan’s 1-0 defeat on the opening day.

Bennacer is expected to make his first start for the Rossoneri in the second round of the Italian league, when AC Milan face newly promoted Brescia on Saturday. With around 50,000 fans anticipated at the San Siro, the match provides an ideal stage for the defensive midfielder to showcase his talent and begin cementing his role in the team.

Having impressed throughout the Africa Cup of Nations and with his performances at Empoli, Bennacer brings composure, vision, and defensive solidity to Milan’s midfield. His inclusion in the starting eleven is likely to bolster the team’s balance and improve their chances of securing a first league victory of the season.

Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Bennacer adapts to Serie A intensity in his first full match for AC Milan, and whether he can help turn around the team’s early-season fortunes.