Monza manager Ivan Juric offered glowing praise for Ebenezer Akinsanmiro following the team’s commanding 4-0 victory over Cagliari in Serie A on Monday, singling out the young Nigerian midfielder for his composed and influential performance in the center of the park.
Handed a starting berth in a crucial league fixture, Akinsanmiro repaid his manager’s faith with an energetic, tactically disciplined display. Monza controlled the tempo from the opening whistle, suffocating Cagliari’s midfield and converting their dominance into goals. While the attacking frontline grabbed the headlines with four unanswered strikes, it was the balance and defensive shielding provided by Akinsanmiro that allowed the hosts to operate with such attacking freedom.
Speaking to the media in his post-match press conference, Juric was quick to acknowledge the youngster’s growing impact within the squad. The tactician highlighted that Akinsanmiro executed his tactical instructions diligently, breaking up opposition counters, recovering possession, and facilitating transitions from defense to attack. Juric noted that the midfielder “played very well,” commending his steady progress and adaptation to the intense physical and tactical demands of Italian top-flight football.
For Akinsanmiro, this performance marks another major milestone in his burgeoning European career. Regarded as one of Nigeria’s most promising midfield talents, the prospect has been steadily carving out a role for himself in Italy. Operating under a manager known for demanding high intensity and rigorous work rates, such glowing endorsements indicate that the midfielder is swiftly gaining the trust of the technical staff.
The display also sends a strong signal to Nigeria national team selectors. As the Super Eagles look to reinforce their midfield depth with dynamic, modern options competing at the highest level in Europe, Akinsanmiro’s regular minutes and standout showings in Serie A will inevitably catch the eye of the national team hierarchy. His ability to blend physicality with technical precision makes him an attractive long-term asset for both club and country.
With Monza enjoying the momentum of an emphatic clean sheet and a comprehensive four-goal margin, the challenge for Akinsanmiro will now be maintaining consistency. However, with the public backing of his manager and the confidence gained from dismantling Cagliari, the Nigerian prospect looks well on his way to cementing an indispensable role in Monza’s midfield engine room.