Santi Gimenez gave his flowers to the coaching staff, teammates, and fans at AC Milan for giving him the confidence to play well.
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Gimenez gives thanks to AC Milan fans for great start
Gimenez, 23, scored in his second consecutive league match during Sunday’s 1-0 win against Hellas Verona.
It was his first goal at the San Siro stadium since he joined Milan on a permanent transfer from Feyenoord in the Jauary transfer window.
“The coach, my teammates, the fans have pushed me a lot,” Gimenez told ESPN.
“They have given me a lot of power and that confidence that they are showing in me is being reflected on the pitch.”
The Mexican forward strengthened an already formidable attacking squad that included Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic, and recent signing Joao Felix.
“The reality is you have to be ready as a No. 9,” he said.
“There’s high quality players up there with Joao Felix and Rafael Leao. You have to be ready to tap it in, finish well. I thank God for allowing me to experience this incredible dream. It’s more beautiful when you experience it really.”
Zlatan gives Gimenez seal of approval
AC Milan advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic acknowledged how warmly the Rossoneri fans have welcomed Gimenez.
“He’s made a big impact on and off the pitch,” Ibrahimovic told ESPN: “He’s scored his second goal in his second league game. He’s happy, he’s well. We are helping him to be well and do his best. The team helps him just as he helps the squad.”
“The atmosphere [at San Siro] is beautiful. They [Milan fans] have opened their arms to Gimenez, they are all happy for Giménez. He is on the right path to do well.”
Ibrahimovic also praised Gimenez for his impressive skills.
“He’s a killer,” the former AC Milan forward said.
“When he goes into the area, in one chance he scores, two chances, two goals [one was ruled offside against Hellas Verona].
“He has to be ready when in the area. He has to be patient, waiting for the moment to come, and he has to be dangerous and use his quality in the area but he also plays well outside the area.”
