THE CLASS OF 2003

Coubis-El Hilali-N'Gbesso. The move that decided AC Milan v Cagliari in the last weekend of the Primavera 1 had 2003 written all over it. Andrei closed down an opposition attack, spread onto the wing to receive the ball again before driving forward and slipping in Youns, who entered the area and provided the assist: there sliding to kick the ball into the net was Henoc.

N’Gbesso scored his first goal for the Primavera with what was his first touch of the ball. It was a beautiful moment of satisfaction on his return to the pitch after a rupture of his cruciate ligament forced him out of action for a year and a half: “I’m delighted, this is a reward for all my sacrifices. At first, I was a little anxious, but I came in with courage and the team immediately gave me confidence. I was surprised by the fast pace of it all".

There is lots of hard work and well-deserved rewards on the path that has led numerous youngsters born in this year - the youngest in the squad - to not only play but also to make a difference: Roback has great talent and shooting ability, Kerkez arrived in the winter transfer market and looks very promising, El Hilali and Nasti have already scored five goals, and Coubis and Obaretin are improving.

A group of academy players that are rich with talent for the future. The Rossoneri enjoy them, particularly Coach Giunti: “My compliments to the players for how hard they are working, they are ready and prepared. This result must be shared with the director Angelo Carbone, and the coaches, starting with Christian Terni who leads the Under 18s".

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