El defensa danés salió de conjunto hispalense por la puerta de atrás y en San Siro, bajo el ala de Stefano Pioli, ha encontrado la felicidad futbolística.
El mundo del fútbol, como la vida, está lleno de variables e incógnitas y la fórmula del éxito, a veces, aparece cuando menos te lo esperas. O si no, que le pregunten a Simon Kjaer cuando el Sevilla le enviaba a préstamo al Atalanta en septiembre de 2019 y los de Bérgamo lo devolvían al Sánchez Pizjuán cuatro meses después. En la DEA comenzó de titular, pero terminaría perdiendo el paso, hasta el punto de no jugar minuto alguno a partir del 30 de octubre, más allá de un oasis en Champions ante el Dinamo de Zagreb (jugó los 90 minutos).
De vuelta en el sur de España, sin contar con la confianza sevillista, una nueva oportunidad se abrió en su horizonte: una nueva cesión, en esta ocasión al Milan. En San Siro cayó de pie y la llegada de Stefano Pioli le ha convertido en indiscutible e insustituible. En una entrevista a La Gazzetta dello Sport explica el porqué de este renacimiento: "Mi historia es sencilla, necesito tener confianza: siempre he respondido cuando me han dado continuidad". Y en el conjunto rossonero la tiene.
"Cuando pienso que hay aspectos tácticos que pueden cambiar para mejorar, me escucha", señala el danés respecto a su técnico. "Al final, es él quien decide, pero hay un diálogo. Es el entrenador perfecto para mí", sentencia. Además, también siente el apoyo de las altas esferas: "Maldini y Massara me trajeron para tener voz en el vestuario y ayudar a los más jóvenes. Llegué en un momento complicado (...). Ahora somos todo lo contrario...".
Ese cambio de tendencia ha devuelto a un histórico como el Milan a las cotas que hacía tiempo no alcanzaba. La presencia de un eterno Ibrahimovic recoge la mayoría de los focos, pero el papel de los Calhanoglu, Brahim, Saelekemaers, Theo, Donnaruma o el propio Kjaer es igual de importante. Este Milan joven y coral lleva la firma del arquitecto al que tantas flores dedica el exsevillista: Stefano Pioli.
El técnico italiano le ha entregado los mandos de la retaguardia a un Simon Kjaer que, a pesar de sumar ya 31 primaveras, está viviendo una segunda juventud. Hasta el momento, ha sido titular en todos los partidos y es el jugador con más minutos del equipo. De Sevilla salió por la puerta de atrás, en Atalanta no encontró su sitio, pero ahora es el hombre fuerte de la defensa del líder de la Serie A. Puede que el centenario internacional con Dinamarca haya encontrado, finalmente, un hogar en el que echar raíces futbolísticas.
[(AC Milan) Strength]: 1. AC Milan invested in transfer funds this summer, with strong signings like Luka Modric joining the team, significantly boosting their strength. The club has no concerns about European competitions in the new season and can fully focus on the league, with their goal firmly set on the league title. This match marks their first home game of the new season, and the San Siro h...
[(Strasbourg) Strength]: 1. RC Strasbourg Alsace started with a 1-0 away win over FC Metz in the last Ligue 1 game. Facing FC Nantes in this game, they are motivated to take 3 points.2. RC Strasbourg Alsace were unbeaten with 2 wins and 2 draws in the last 4 games, showing fit form. They secured a 0-0 draw with Brondby IF in the last Conference League match.3. RC Strasbourg Alsace recorded 2 wins,...
[(Juventus FC) Strength]: 1. Juventus FC are undoubtedly motivated to start the new season with a home win in this game.2. Jonathan David scored first in the last warm-up match against Atalanta BC, helping the team secure a win.3. In the last two warm-up games, Juventus FC beat strong Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta BC, showing outstanding form.4. Juventus FC were unbeaten with 4 wins and 1 draw in...
[(AFC Ajax) Strength]: 1. AFC Ajax drew 2-2 with Go Ahead Eagles away from home in the last league match. They have achieved an unbeaten record of one win and one draw in two league games of the new season, maintaining a stable form.2. AFC Ajax's attack has maintained their excellent pre-season form, scoring 11 goals in the last 5 matches, with an average of over 2 goals per game.3. AFC Ajax's hom...
[(Atalanta BC) Strength]: 1. This match is the first round of the new Serie A season. Atalanta BC, playing at home, will strive for a win to get off to a good start, and their fighting spirit is beyond doubt.2. In a recent friendly match against Juventus FC, Lazar Samardzic scored a goal, demonstrating an excellent form.3. Atalanta BC have scored a total of 8 goals and conceded 11 ones in their la...
[(Udinese Calcio) Strength]: 1. Arthur Atta scored the opening goal for the team in the recent Coppa Italia match. He officially joined the club during the offseason, with Udinese Calcio spending 8 million euros to secure his services.2. Udinese Calcio won 2-0 over Carrarese Calcio 1908 in the first Coppa Italia match, welcoming the new season with good performances.3. Udinese Calcio scored 2 goal...
[(Villarreal) Strength]: 1. Villarreal started the new season with an away victory in the opening round, currently sitting near the top of the league table with 3 points. After finishing 5th in La Liga last season and securing a spot in European football, the Yellow Submarine aim to maintain their strong form this campaign. Playing at home in the Estadio de la Ceramica against Girona, the team are...
[(IK Sirius) Strength]: 1. IK Sirius have recently achieved three consecutive victories in all competitions and are in good form. In the last Svenska Cupen match, they defeated Pitea IF 5-0 and advanced to the group stage.[(IK Sirius) Weakness]: 1. IK Sirius currently ranked 12th in the league table. Facing 2nd-placed Hammarby, IK Sirius, who have been performing poorly, have little chance of winn...
[(Osasuna) Strength]: 1. Osasuna lost in the first round of the league and suffered a poor start. This time playing at home, Osasuna will strive for a win to boost morale and are highly motivated.2. Osasuna are strong at home, winning all of their previous four home games.[(Osasuna) Neutral]: 1. Osasuna have scored 6 goals and conceded 8 ones in their last 5 matches. The team's offensive performan...
[(Cagliari) Strength]: 1. Cagliari finished 15th in Serie A last season, taking 36 points, narrowly avoiding relegation by a 5-point lead. In the first home match of the new season, they will face powerhouses ACF Fiorentina. The team are motivated to take home advantage to start with a win.[(Cagliari) Weakness]: 1. Cagliari captain Leonardo Pavoletti will miss the first Serie A round due to his kn...
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