Lazio and AC Milan will be gearing up for a matchup that will not only see two clubs fighting to finish in the Serie A top four as the season winds down. However, a subplot to this fixture will see two quality midfielders go head-to-head in Franck Kessié and Sergej Milinković-Savić.
Kessié has appeared in 44 appearances for Milan and has scored 11 goals and registered five assists. The 24-year-old has shown that despite playing as a defensive midfielder, he can chip in offensively.
Meanwhile, Milinković-Savić has contributed with eight goals and 11 assists for Lazio this season. Nonetheless, this matchup will put two midfielders that play vital roles for their offenses despite being midfielders.
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In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Lazio News), former Milan midfielder Demetrio Albertini answered a question concerning which of the two midfielders he preferred. The answer might surprise some. Albertini stated that he would go with Milinković-Savić.
Milinković-Savić has the characteristics of a great champion; he has extraordinary elegance. I had always liked Kessié, even when he was criticized. The former has more talent, Franck more substance. If I have to choose, I say Milinković-Savić, but Kessié is fundamental for Milan, and he would be so in many teams.
