Bergomi: I recognize Lukeman s strength, but Inter Milan needs to think about whether it will break the team s balance

Not long ago, Inter Milan famous Bergomi was interviewed by the Milan Sports Daily and talked about multiple topics.

About Lukeman

"Turam is on the right, Lautaro is in the center, and Lukeman is on the left. The key is to build a truly holistic team. Of course, I will not question Lukeman's ability: scoring more than 50 goals in three years, he is one of the best forwards in Serie A. But the balance of the team is the most important."

How do you think of this trident?

"There is no doubt that these three players have very high technical skills. But to let them play at the same time, the midfield structure must be adjusted. Under Gasperini, Lukeman hardly participates in the back defense; and in the team coached by Zivo, you cannot let him take on the defensive tasks of the entire wing. He is better at cooperating and completing shots in a small space. Inter Milan's midfield is currently mainly No. 10 players who have been ‘transformed’, such as Calhanoglu and Mkhitaryan. "

Where does Inter Milan need an intercepting midfielder? Who do you think is suitable?

"I think Frendrup is very suitable. He runs actively, is good at stealing, and can protect the midfield well. In Genoa, he has covered almost the entire midfield in the double midfield for two consecutive seasons. Players like him are exactly what Inter Milan lacks, such as Roma's Manu Cone, or Juventus' K-Turam, who are all physical and cover-oriented midfielders."

So Lukeman's arrival may break the team's balance?

"From a tactical point of view, this is a question that must be considered. Moreover, if you sign an Europa League champion and scored double-digit Serie A goals for three consecutive years, you will definitely not let him sit on the bench. Similarly, Turam and Lautaro cannot be rotated. I was thinking: Can you put Lukeman on the bench for two or three games? I think it is difficult."

Does this mean that the overall structure of the team needs to be readjusted?

"I emphasize again: I fully recognize Lukeman's technical level, he is indeed very strong; but the question is, how to make Inter's existing system still function well after he arrives. This is a topic about 'balance'. Lukeman is not the kind of player who can open up space and sprint the whole game like Leo. He needs players around him to get close to him and cooperate with him."

Can Susic help in this regard? He performed well in the Club World Cup

"I think he is a very good signing. In the United States, his performance is really impressive. I hope he can play well in the league. As I often say, players have to play in Meazza to really see the level." Is Pio Esposito ready to gain a foothold in the first team?

"Inter Milan really needs such a strong center forward who can withstand the confrontation and protect the ball. It is valuable to keep him in the team."

If a team bids 40 million euros, would you sell Bissek?

"I like him very much, and his progress last season was obvious. But if someone really offered this price, it would be impossible to refuse."

If Bissek was sold, is Derwent a suitable replacement?

"Absolutely. He is in good health and heads well, and the most important thing is his speed. Inter now needs a speed central defender who can quickly return to defense in counterattacks. Inter suffered a lot in this regard last season. The current defense line is actually very strong, from Bastoni and Devry to the strongest Archerby, who I think is the strongest. But if Bissek leaves, he must find a faster replacement, and Dewent is just right."