Alexis Saelemaekers rounded out the score against Napoli with a great slalom and shot, putting the finishing touches on the shocking 0-4 victory. The Belgian hadn’t hit the net since September 14th. He hadn’t scored Serie A play before the crunch match. His lone two goals of the season came in Champions League.
According to Calciomercato, the winger could have left the Rossoneri in recent transfer windows if he wanted to. Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig showed serious interest in his services. However, the Belgian international didn’t entertain the possibility of bolting. He’s under contract with the club until 2026. Even though he’s not always a regular starter, he’s held in high regard by the coaching staff.
Saelemaekers is expected to start Friday versus Empoli. Brahim Diaz avoided muscular injuries after bowing out early against the Azzurri, Tuttomercatoweb informs. However, the coach might preserve him for the UCL encounter a few days later. Charles De Ketelaere might also get the nod, should the boss decide to spare one of his midfielders. Rade Krunic starred as a muscular no.10 over the weekend, while the Spaniard manned the right flank.
Junior Messias trained regularly Wednesday after missing three weeks with a thigh strain. He should be in the squad for Friday’s bout, or at worst for the continental fixture a few days later. Pierre Kalulu is eyeing a return from a calf issue in that same game, although it’s not yet certain he will make it. Simon Kjaer could be rested versus Empoli to have him fresh for the first leg of the quarter-finals.
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