CM: ‘The Liberali rollercoaster’ – Milan must handle talent with care as two clubs circle | OneFootball

Mattia Liberali is also a candidate for a starting spot against Hellas Verona, after making his Serie A debut in the previous round against Genoa.

Calciomercato.com speak of a ‘golden moment’ for Libareli, which has come at the same time as some rumours about his future. Fiorentina and Atalanta are keeping an eye on the developments, given that his entourage were not happy with the way he was managed in the first part of the season.

Liberali has movement, vision and technique that is not only well above those who are the same age as him but probably already worthy of Serie A. This season, after impressing with Ignazio Abate’s Primavera, the idea was to see him grow into a permanent fixture with Milan Futuro.

However, he got little playing time because Daniele Bonera struggled to find a place for him in his usual system. The 17-year-old has been a starter in the league for four out of 19 games plus one in the Coppa Italia Serie C. To get minute, Liberali was ‘relegated’ to the Primavera.

From the summer tour with the first team where he shone, to struggling with the Futuro, down to the Primavera and then immediately up to starting against Genoa. Liberali’s season is a succession of contrasting emotions, a ‘rollercoaster’ that opens up reflections on his handling.

While Liberali’s head is already on a possible chance against Verona, some balance is needed to help him grow. The qualities to do well are there but the club must be patient with him and stop the extremes of his deployment.

In the background, the directors must tackle the relating to the renewal of Liberali’s contract expiring in 2026. The agents of the teenager class are waiting for a call to start talking about projects and future prospects, while perhaps taking calls from other clubs.