AC Milan temporarily moved up the Serie A table to an impressive second place following their 4-1 away victory over Empoli on Saturday night. The win, which was their third in four games, had a lot to do with an enhanced collective resilience. However, praise for the result should also be apportioned to one of the league’s most underrated players.
Giacomo Bonaventura does much of his work away from the limelight. This is strange considering his position; as an attack-minded midfielder who often plays a pivotal role in and around the final third for his team, it would be normal for his name to attract a plethora of headlines.