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AC Milan have some concerns about their wing-back options and they could address them by signing a free agent, a report claims. Tuttosport (via MilanPress) recall that yesterday’s 1-1 derby draw against Inter in Perth revealed one of the biggest gaps in Milan’s current squad: the lack of dependable wing-backs for Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial! Weak on the wings As written in other post-match reflections, Pervis Estupinan and Samuel Chukwueze were among the worst performers in the friendly against Inter. Both failed to provide cover at the back – with Chukwueze leaving Dimarco alone for his goal – and creating little going forward. Zachary Athekame didn’t play due to some physical problems while, Alexis Saelemaekers didn’t play badly. Davide Bartesaghi – who one presumes is currently in line to be a starter – was given a rough time by Andy Diouf, not a natural wing-back. At the start of the transfer window, Amorim had told the management that a starting right and left winger would be needed, but the mercato has remained at a standstill because of a lack of sales. In the upcoming discussions between the management and the coach, it will be necessary to find a solution. The newspaper mentions Raphael Guerreiro, available on a free after being released by Bayern Munich. He was offered to the Milan management who chose not to take things any further. However, if they continue to be unable to generate funds through exits, signing him for no fee could be an easy way to add experience, versatility and end product.