Milan won 2-0 against Udinese, and with the match coach RubenAmorim gave his sign of confidence to the young Frenchman SankhounDiawara, who made his debut in Serie A. The twenty-year-old, originally from the Troyes youth team, was deployed as left back and played the full 90 minutes, demonstrating that he is ready to be part of the Rossoneri club's squad. Amorim's choice, which placed the player in a position that is not his natural one, was a surprise for the spectators but had a positive outcome, with Milan managing the match without conceding too much to their opponents.
Diawara was purchased by Milan for 2 million euros during the summer of 2026, with a contract lasting until 2031 and a renewal option. The 1.90m tall defender, left-footed and with an imposing physical structure, was born as a central defender but has shown that he can also adapt to the left lane. Before arriving at the Italian club, he made his professional debut in France in the French Cup in November 2024 and appeared in 17 matches in the 2025/26 season, contributing to Troyes' promotion to Ligue1.
During his first match in SerieA, Diawara responded with personality and attention, avoiding unnecessary risks and showing good defensive readings. Udinese had an opportunity to surprise the young defender only once in the second half, but they failed to turn it into a concrete problem for the Rossoneri. TMW's rating system gave the player a score of 6, highlighting his personality and minimized errors.
Diawara's debut was therefore encouraging for Milan, who found a reliable response on an important evening. Amorim can now evaluate his options on the left flank with greater confidence, having seen that the youngster is able to handle pressure and contribute to both the defensive and attacking phases. With the season still long, Milan will be able to continue to monitor Diawara's performances and consider his role within the team, while the player himself will be able to consolidate his position in the squad and develop as a versatile defender.