Mehdi Taremi could end AC Milan's Champions League fairytale

AC Milan's Champions League return after seven years has not quite gone as scripted.  The Rossoneri stares at an early elimination after defeats in all three matches. Bar a miracle, the Italian giants' fairytale could ultimately become a catastrophe.

Milan has been a shadow of their domestic selves in Europe. A 1-0 defeat in Porto followed losses against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, leaving the Italians bottom of Group B, four points off second-placed Atleti and the Portuguese side in third. They host FC Porto on Wednesday and must be wary of Iranian, Mehdi Taremi while odds will be coming from www.mycasinoadviser.com.

Taremi was a complete nuisance in the first leg. Although the 29-year-old didn't find the target, he was at the thick of every assault by the host which had 19 shots to Milan’s four. The Iranian superstar provided the game-winning assist for Luis Diaz's goal. He could go one better this time at the San Siro judging by his exploits against another Italian side.

Taremi scored one of the goals as Porto eliminated Juventus last season with a 2-1 victory in Portugal. He capitalised from a defensive mishap to give his side an early lead after just after 63 seconds - the quickest in the knockout stages in almost eight years.

Fast forward to September, the 29-year-old scored the only goal for Porto in a 5-1 humiliation against Liverpool. He was also a constant threat against Atletico when both sides shared the spoils. Taremi's goal scoring prowess is already well-known in Portugal.

He has bagged seven goals and three assists in 10 appearances this term, averaging a goal contribution per game. The Iranian notched a hat-trick against Tondela and laced two assists in the 4-1 win over Boavista.

After painting Asia with goals, Taremi arrived in Europe two years ago aged 27. At every club he represented, the forward managed an average of almost a goal in every two matches. Taremi finished as top scorer in the Iranian second division in 2013/14, before winning back-to-back golden boot awards in the top flight in 2015/16 and 2016/17.

At Rio Ave, he struck 18 times in 30 games, including a hat-trick on his debut. He did so playing from the left, two of the goals with his supposedly weaker left foot. His tally was the best in the league and it was only a matter of time before he departed.

“No disrespect to Rio Ave or the Portuguese league, [but] Medhi is a player for another level. For him to be here is down to Carlos Queiroz’s persuasive capabilities,” then Ave coach, Carlos Carvalhal admitted via real money online slots.

Taremi would ultimately move to Porto and finished his season with 16 goals in 34 matches. He has continued that rich form this term.

Blessed with a technical skillset that sets him apart from the rest, Taremi is an expert in finding the back of the net. He is a complete goal poacher who sits on the shoulder of defenders and then pops up inside the box from nowhere to finish off a move, or peel away to convert a through ball with supreme comfort.

His positioning in the box and awareness to anticipate where the ball will end up is seriously impressive and demonstrates his excellent striker IQ. AC Milan must thread with care.