AC Milan forward Gonzalo Ramos struggles to find the net, delivering worse scoring numbers than Santiago Giménez during an identical four-month stretch.
Ramos Valuation Drops While Giménez Gains Momentum
- Ramos Valuation Drop: Fantasy managers should temper expectations for Ramos as long as AC Milan struggles to consistently establish possession in the final third, according to Ruben Amorin.
- Giménez Momentum: Giménez steps into international duty with renewed confidence after securing a move to FC Porto.
The €74 Million Question at San Siro
Santiago Giménez departed for FC Porto after manager Ruben Amorin left the Cruz Azul academy product out of his plans for the campaign. The Italian club brought in the Portuguese Gonzalo Ramos instead, paying 74 million euros to Paris Saint-Germain for his transfer. The early ledger shows the investment has failed to yield dividends.
Giménez endured a difficult two-season spell in Milan, but Ramos has fared no better out of the gate. Comparing their respective starts in Italy, Ramos has produced inferior numbers to the Mexican striker over the same four-month window. Milan paid 35 million euros to acquire Giménez.
In his first four months with the Rossoneri, Ramos has netted just four goals. Over that exact corresponding timeframe upon his arrival, Giménez scored five times and briefly captured the imagination of the Milan faithful. That scoring rate eventually plummeted, leading to him being sold in this transfer window.
Amorin Defends the Systemic Drought
Amorin attempted to shift the narrative and defend Ramos, offering backing that supporters previously demanded for Giménez.
“We are not spending enough time in the final third of the field. We have the ball possession and we are improving in the build-up play, but that is what we are still missing. Once we manage to settle consistently in the final third, Gonzalo will score a lot of goals. It is a collective problem. We are not providing Ramos with enough support, when in reality he is contributing a lot to the team,” Amorin said.
| Player | Transfer Fee | Timeframe | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Giménez | €35 Million | First 4 Months | 5 |
| Gonzalo Ramos | €74 Million | First 4 Months | 4 |
Shifting Focus to International Duty
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