4) Footballing style
Abate has been a solid and dependable right-back for Milan since his return to the club in 2009, despite their recent decline. Don’t expect him to be flying forward though- he has one goal and 8 assists in his five and a bit years at the San Siro. His tough defensive style, notable in the highlights clip above, has earned him the nickname “the wall”.
Six Things Liverpool Fans Need To Know About Ignazio Abate, Their Potential New Right-Back
