Algeria Foot – Algerian midfielder Ismaël Bennacer returned to competition with AC Milan after an absence of 134 days due to a muscle injury contracted during the Algerian national team's training camp last September. Last Sunday, he came on as a substitute against AS Roma on Matchday 18 of Serie A, where he delivered a convincing performance that impressed observers.
However, despite this encouraging return, Bennacer's future within the Lombard club seems uncertain. According to the site Football Marketthe new AC Milan coach, Sérgio Conceição, has decided to give him one last chance to prove his worth before the end of the winter transfer window. If Bennacer fails to convince his new coach of his importance, he could see his playing time reduced considerably, or even be relegated to the sidelines.
This situation is exacerbated by pressure from influential agent Jorge Mendes, who is campaigning for the transfer of Sporting Portugal midfielder Daniel Bragança to AC Milan. The arrival of this player could further compromise Bennacer's future with the Italian club.
Despite everything, Bennacer has an important opportunity to shine. He could start in the semi-final of the Italian Super Cup, scheduled for this Friday evening in Riyadh, where AC Milan will face Juventus. On his X account (ex-Twitter), the 27-year-old showed his determination by promising a victory against the Turin team.
