A year ago, Alexei Miranchuk was far from the most prominent player in the Italian championship. The Russian football player rarely got playing time at Atalanta and could not earn the full confidence of the head coach of the team from Bergamo.

But this season, Miranchuk finally got a chance to show himself. Loan at Torino is a new step in Alexey’s career. He not only constantly enters the field, but also literally drags a modest club into European competitions, over and over again making a decisive contribution to the success of Turintsy.

Now Alexey is admired by many fans of Serie A, and not just fans of his team.

Assist that brought victory

In the match with Lecce, Miranchuk again reminded of himself. “Pomegranate” for a long time could not come close to the opponent’s goal, but as soon as they succeeded, they immediately opened an account. In the 20th minute, after a free-kick, Miranchuk made a perfect pass to the far corner of the goalkeeper’s area. Wilfrid Singo had only to substitute his foot and not miss. The ball flew into the goal, and Alex scored the fourth assist of the season.

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By the way, the Miranchuk-Singo connection gives an excellent result and has clearly become a great find for Torino. All of the Ivory Coast’s goals this season have come from Miranchuk’s assists.

And three minutes later Turintsy increased the advantage. Nemanja Radonjic ran into the penalty area, leaving behind the Lecce defender, and passed to Antonio Sanabria. The Paraguayan striker drove the ball into the net.

At the end of the first half, the guests fouled a Lecce player, which led to a scuffle and several red cards. Together with the substitutes, both head coaches were removed: Marco Baroni and Ivan Juric.

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In the second half, Lecce looked much better. The “Yellow-Reds” from the first minutes rushed to the gates of the guests and settled in their penalty area for a long time. But Turintsy showed character, withstood the onslaught and were able to give their goalkeeper a “dry” match.

Mad about Miranchuk

The Russian football player is gradually becoming the main figure not only in Torino, but also in Serie A. He takes the initiative, often scores and gives back. Miranchuk already has eight effective actions for the season – this is the second indicator in the team. Only the Paraguayan Sanabria has more – nine.

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The merits of the Russian did not go unnoticed. He was one of the nominees for the Serie A Player of the Month award. In addition to him, the world champion Angel Di Maria, former teammate of Khvich Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimkhen were included in the list. The Georgian footballer won quite predictably. Khvicha shows an unreal game, thanks to which Napoli is in the lead in the standings.

But it is unlikely that Miranchuk’s fans and Alexei himself should be upset. He and the team have a slightly lower level, and after two years of reserve, to fly up to such a nomination is a great success. There is no doubt that after this season Miranchuk, if desired, will be able to change the club and go on promotion.

Italian fans are crazy about Lesha, they call his legs velvet, and a bunch with other players the “golden triangle”.

Miranchuk has velvet legs. Radonich is a talent. Torino beat Lecce with their help. The mad bull in the Via del Mar bullfight wins! writes Marco Foianesi.

“Miranchuk is a great acquisition in fantasy football, but not like Charles de Ketelaire,” Zoro ironically.

“Miranchuk is too determined for this team,” writes Ope.

– Miranchuk, Ricci, Ilyich – the golden triangle. Direction, courage, goals and fantasy, – Marina Becc admires the Torino players.

The fact that the game without Miranchuk in Torino will not be as productive and effective is a fact. The Russian striker fits perfectly into the team and feels good partners. Not without the help of Miranchuk, the Bulls climbed to eighth place in Serie A and for the first time in a long time got the opportunity to fight for entry into European competition.

Atalanta is in sixth position, where Alexei was marinated on the bench for two seasons. It will be symbolic if it is Miranchuk who helps Torino to get into the Europa League or the Conference League and leaves the club from Bergamo out of these tournaments.

Author: Ksenia Antonova