Ricci continues to learn from Modric while waiting for his moment

Ricci continues to learn from Modric while waiting for his moment

After being a key figure in Milan’s preseason setup, Samuele Ricci has started his first year at the club as a midfield backup. Not what was expected after the summer signs, but a natural outcome of the big step up, the fierce competition, and the presence of a world-class player like Luka Modric in his position. The result is 172 total minutes in 5 out of 8 matches (he stayed on the bench in 3), a small number for someone who, until last season…