Rijkaard praises Reijnders: ‘Milan are stronger thanks to him, he’s becoming one of the worlds best’

Former Milan and Netherlands midfielder Frank Rijkaard has spoken to Gazzetta dello Sport to celebrate the exponential growth of his compatriot Tijjani Reijnders, who was an absolute protagonist in the Champions League night against Real Madrid.

Rijkaard expressed his admiration for Reijnders, stating, “I hope Reijnders becomes one of the best midfielders in the world, but I sincerely believe he’s already on the right path. I really like his way of playing. As time passes, he’s becoming increasingly important for Milan.”

The Dutch legend highlighted Reijnders’ versatility and work ethic, saying, “In midfield, he can cover all roles and is showing his generosity: he never spares a run for the team and always gives his best. With the quality he has, he’s excellent at creating dangerous actions for his teammates.”

Rijkaard also emphasized Reijnders’ growing importance to the team, noting, “His growth in terms of scoring confirms that Reijnders is a key player for the team. Thanks to his progress, Milan is becoming stronger and stronger. I wish him that. The stronger the team becomes, the more chances he has to experience fantastic moments with Milan.”