GdS: Okafor saves Milan again – he could become the deputy to Morata | OneFootball

Noah Okafor added to his showcase of important goals for AC Milan last night by scoring an injury-time equaliser against Torino having come off the bench.

As La Gazzetta dello Sport recall, Act One of the Milan’s season opener with Chukwueze, Pulisic, Calabria, Bennacer and Jovic, went terribly. Act Two, with Okafor, Theo, Morata, Reijnders and Musah, was a huge success.

Last season Okafor played 870 minutes in 28 games, which averages out at more or less 30 minutes per appearance. He was a starter only six times and didn’t leave much of a mark during preseason, yet last night showed something: he can overtake Jovic in braking and become Morata’s deputy.

Jovic confirmed an old principle with Torino: when he plays alone, not next to another striker, he suffers and struggles to get into the game. He often appeared isolation and didn’t link up well with the trident behind him.

Okafor scored important goals last season, such as the winner against Udinese in added time, the one at the Olimpico in the 88th minute versus Lazio and the 3-3 goal with six minutes to go away against Sassuolo.

The next six months will tell a lot about the future of the Swiss forward. Okafor was the last choice in attack for his country at the European Championship which their coach explained was because of a lack of playing time and a clear role, something which risks being repeated this season.

And yet, at the end of a crazy night, the clear impression remains that Noah Okafor is much better than last season: he was already bright against Monza and he also says he feels better than ever. Jovic is looking over his shoulder, and he could soon be the third-choice striker.