The break for internationals is a useful moment for evaluations and, at Milan, one of the most evident reflections concerns the departure of Rafael Leao. As highlighted by Calciomercato.com, the red‑black club has so far managed to turn the page without particular regrets, thanks to a team performance that has found new balances under the guidance of Ruben Amorim.

The feeling emerging from the first matches is that Milan has found greater collective compactness. No one, in fact, has felt a team dependent on the Portuguese talent, also thanks to the performances of Diego Moreira, Cissé and the progressive return of Christian Pulisic.

The new Milan course seems to rely more on the participation of everyone: more running, more sacrifice and a more balanced distribution of responsibilities. A change that, until a few weeks ago, did not seem so obvious.

Despite a positive start, Milan remains a team that can improve. According to Calciomercato.com, the club could consider important interventions in the winter window to raise the level of the squad.

One area under observation is midfield, where the name Pierre‑Emile Hojbjerg is considered a profile particularly suited to Amorim’s ideas. The Danish player would guarantee physicality, experience and the ability to interpret both phases.

The offensive department could also require a new addition, while in defence the cover appears shorter, especially considering the characteristics of the Portuguese coach’s tactical system.

Among the names linked to Milan in recent months are Gonçalo Inácio and Kim Min‑jae. According to Calciomercato.com’s analysis, the South‑Korean defender would represent the most functional profile for Milan’s needs.

Kim already knows Serie A after starring with Napoli, has great international experience and possesses characteristics suitable to lead the department. The idea is to find a centre‑back capable of playing in the centre of defence, considering that Inácio is often used as a wing‑back in Sporting CP’s system.

Milan can count on the growth of Koni De Winter and the contribution of Matteo Gabbia, but according to this evaluation a defender of greater specific weight would be needed. A player like Rabiot for personality and impact: an element capable of raising the overall level of the team.

In this perspective, Kim could represent an immediately ready solution for Amorim’s technical project.