AC Milan midfielder Samuele Ricci is thrilled to have the legendary Luka Modric as his new teammate. Speaking from Italy’s training camp, Ricci shared his admiration for the former Real Madrid star and how he is already learning valuable lessons just by watching him play.
For Ricci, the key takeaway from observing Modric is the importance of intelligent movement over simply covering a lot of ground. Modric’s ability to always be in the right position shows that moving smartly is more effective than running endlessly, a valuable insight for any midfielder.
🤩 Learning from a Legend
Ricci described playing with Modric as a “privilege,” noting that the veteran midfielder is truly on another level. He explained that even Modric’s simplest actions, like touching the ball with the outside of his foot, are done with an ease that makes him stand out. It’s these small details that Ricci is eager to pick up on.
🧠 The Importance of Smart Movement
Ricci highlighted Modric’s exceptional positioning as a key quality. “He never gets his positioning wrong, even if he doesn’t cover a lot of ground,” Ricci said. He believes this proves that understanding how to move is far more important than how much you move. By simply watching Modric in training, Ricci feels he can learn the secrets that make a difference at the highest level.
💪 Meeting the Coach’s Demands
Speaking about his new coach, Max Allegri, Ricci mentioned that the manager expects his midfielders to be complete players. “You have to know how to defend, which is the first thing, and then you have to know how to attack well,” he explained. Ricci expressed confidence in his ability to fulfill both defensive and attacking duties, ready to contribute to the team in every way required.
