Serie A preview: New attacking talismans will grab eyeballs at both Milan clubs

Two Belgian attackers are likely to be in focus when the Italian league season starts SaturdayWhile returning Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku has already shown what he can do in Serie A compatriot Charles De Ketelaere is something of an unknown quantity for city rival AC MilanSo much so that since signing for Milan at the start of the month the talented young playmaker has been peppered with questions on how to pronounce his nameStadium announcers may have to quickly learn starting at Milans own San Siro on Saturday when the Rossoneri kick off their title defense against Udinese in front of a sellout crowdDe Ketelaere played his first 15 minutes in a Milan jersey in a friendly match against Vicenza the day after his presentation and twice went close to scoring after coming on as a late substitute in a 61 victoryThe very next day the 21yearold forward netted a hat trick in the first 25 minutes of a 71 victory over Pergolettese in Milans final preseason friendlyDe Ketelaere catches the eye he leaves you with your mouth open at his technical ability flexibility elegance of play Belgium coach Roberto Martiacutenez said in an interview with Gazzetta dello SportHe has a coordination a skill in the final pass and in shooting at goal that few others at his age have in EuropeCharles has always continued to grow he knows how to adapt to needs mainly because of his technique With time Charles can follow in the footsteps of the greats of the Rossoneri traditionIn contrast Lukaku has already established himself in Inter history having scored 47 goals in 72 appearances in Serie A in his two previous seasons with the NerazzurriAlso Read Liverpool news Klopp rules out signing new players happy with squad depthHis formidable partnership with Lautaro Martiacutenez dubbed LuLa by the Italian media helped Inter win the league in 2021 for the first time in 11 years shortly before he left for ChelseaAt Inter Lukaku has returned home Martiacutenez saidIve known Romelu for years Im not at all surprised by his choice and his determination to return whatever the cost it was what he wantedWere talking about heart and not just soccer Then I see him absolutely focused on what he wants which is to win with the team he loves he will give everything to prove that he is as decisive as the first timeLukaku kicks off his second stint at Inter at newlypromoted Lecce the same team he faced on his first debut when he scored in a 40 win three years agoAntonio Conte was coach during Lukakus previous spell at Inter and it remains to be seen how the 29yearold Belgian will do under Inter coach Simone Inzaghi The two briefly overlapped at Inter during the last preseason before Lukaku completed his move to ChelseaRomelu is a very modern and total striker He adapts to different systems Martiacutenez continuedHe can be the reference point in a fast game directed toward the forwards he can be useful in physical battles but he is also good at combining with his teammates in a tactical system as with BelgiumThat is why he will adapt very well to a new coach and teammates who have changed in the meanwhile I have no doubt about the impact he will have on Inter and Serie AWhile the Milan teams play on Saturday Joseacute Mourinhos Roma kicks off its season on Sunday at Salernitana and Juventus and Napoli play on Monday against Sassuolo and Hellas Verona respectivelyThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever