Hard-fought draw for Milan in Bergamo
The match between Milan and Atalanta ends 1-1, a result that, especially considering the match’s dynamics, leaves a bittersweet taste. The Rossoneri showed signs of fatigue and struggle, a condition that is clearly reflected in their final results during this stretch of matches. Milan began the game under pressure from the home side, with Allegri forced to adopt a defensive strategy after exhausting his attacking substitutions already in the second half.
Indeed, the substitution of Rafael Leão, one of the key players in the squad, for Ruben Loftus-Cheek highlights the lack of offensive options available to the manager. Unfortunately, neither Santiago Gimenez nor Christopher Nkunku have managed to break their scoring drought this season, remaining goalless despite a significant investment by the club totaling 70 million euros.
The performance of Milan was characterized by a midfield struggling to keep pace. Luka Modrić, for instance, faced one of his toughest outings since joining the club, further emphasizing the challenges faced by the collective. In contrast to the match against Pisa, where Milan needed a positive result, the current situation is more dire: only two points obtained in the last two games.
Further reflection is needed regarding the upcoming match against Roma, where Allegri will have to deploy the same lineup as yesterday unless some players like Estupiñán recover, but long-term injured players such as the American forward and the French midfielder will not be back in time. Therefore, it’s crucial to recover the energy to face the next challenge as best as possible.
