Last night’s match was a game that you’d already be paying it a compliment just by calling it one. In terms of performance, neither team produced exciting football — in fact, the correct adjective to use in this case might be soporific. That said, Milan ultimately came away with a defeat, and since in football the winners are always right, once again talk counts for nothing, much like the chances created last night.
Looking ahead while facing reality
At this point, we need to look behind us rather than ahead, because it seems quite clear that the goal is to secure a Champions League spot, as Coach Allegri has always maintained. But if there’s one thing you can’t take away from Rossoneri fans, it’s ambition — which over these months has always fuelled hopes for something beyond the coach’s words, but which has ultimately crashed against the harsh reality: a squad absolutely inadequate to compete at certain levels and opponents who have proven to be superior.
Harnessing quality and moving forward
Yet it is precisely because of this ambition that we must try to build on the positives that were still visible, even last night. We need to make the most of the quality players in midfield such as Modric and Rabiot, and help the players who over the years have shown they can make a difference, like Leao and Pulisic, to get back to their best. Last night there were some very early signs of a formation change attempt, a first step in a process that requires time.
A season finale to make the most of
This final month and a half of the league season must be used in the best possible way: aiming to finish the campaign in the highest position possible while implementing the first tactical and technical changes that can help raise the performance level of the most important players in this squad.
