Zvonimir Boban has used a radio appearance to place two major Italian questions alongside one another: Petar Sucic’s limited role at Inter, and the level of ambition required at Milan under Ruben Amorim.
The decision
The former Milan midfielder believes Inter should be giving Sucic a more substantial opportunity. Boban, who spent nine years as a Rossoneri player and knows the Croatian midfielder through Dinamo Zagreb, described the 22-year-old as an exceptionally complete player with quality and courage.
Sucic has made four Serie A appearances so far this season, none from the opening whistle, and has accumulated 182 league minutes. Boban suggested that the midfielder does not appear comfortable with his current situation and questioned whether it would be worthwhile for him to remain at Inter if that lack of involvement continues.
In Boban’s view, Sucic belongs among the leading central midfielders in the game. The issue, he argued, is not the player’s ability but the space available to show it across a long campaign.
Boban then turned to Milan, where he warned against treating Champions League qualification as the club’s annual ceiling. He said a club of Milan’s standing cannot settle for mediocrity simply by accepting a place among Europe’s elite as its principal objective.
He acknowledged that Amorim has brought a positive spirit, and said a successful Europa League run would be welcomed, particularly given what he considers a squad lacking depth. Yet Boban remains unconvinced that Milan can carry that European challenge all the way.
He also urged patience with the coach, despite his personal dislike of a back-three system. Amorim, Boban said, must ultimately win confidence through results.
Sunday’s picture
Boban felt Milan’s display against Lecce represented an improvement on their earlier performances, while stressing that the new coach remains at the beginning of his work.
For the Scudetto race, his assessment is more settled. Inter remain his favourites, with Roma the only side he presently sees as capable of seriously putting them under pressure. He hopes the remaining challengers can stay close enough to ensure that the championship contest remains open.
