{
  "id": 11401381,
  "title": "Pricey Milan Midfielder Still Struggling to Get Minutes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/pricey-milan-midfielder-still-struggling-to-get-minutes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T09:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pricey-milan-midfielder-still-struggling-090500406.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pricey midfielder Ardon Jashari, who joined Milan for €36 million, is still struggling to secure regular playing time despite the club's enthusiasm. The Swiss international, who had a tough debut season marred by an early injury, has been the least utilized midfielder behind the two recognized stars, Adrien Rabiot and Luka Modric. He has also fallen behind the younger talents, Yunus Musah and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, in the pecking order. Jashari's season saw him make 17 appearances, accumulating nearly 900 minutes but contributing just one assist. The 24-year-old had a decent preseason, expressing his comfort in a two-man midfield. However, with Modric's return and Musah's impressive athleticism, Jashari has been an afterthought. He has logged more minutes with his national team than with Milan. Despite Atalanta's interest, Jashari and the team chose to stay together. Milan may find his versatility beneficial, but his lack of physicality and inability to excel in either phase of the game holds him back. He will need to capitalize on opportunities when Modric takes a break.",
  "summary": "Ardon Jashari received a vote of confidence from new Milan gaffer Ruben Amorim during the summer and didn’t entertain leaving following his disappointing maiden Milan season, which was marred by an ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Ardon Jashari, €36M Milan midfielder, struggles for minutes.",
    "Only 17 appearances, 900 minutes, one assist this season.",
    "Competing with Modric's return and Yunus Musah's athleticism."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}