The draw with Como: a glass half full or half empty?
Milan ended a Saturday night that could have been better, drawing 1-1 against Como, a result that is sparking debate. On one hand, the draw distances the Rossoneri from the top, with Inter sitting at +7 points. This gap in points is starting to be felt, especially considering that there are only 13 matches left in the season. However, if we look at the streak of consecutive results, Milan boasts 24 matches without losses, a record that must be valued. The team is struggling to find victories, but the points keep adding up, a sign of tenacity and resilience that cannot go unnoticed.
A lackluster first half
During the match, Milan did not shine as expected. An error from Mike Maignan allowed Como to take the lead, putting pressure on Allegri’s team. The Rossoneri’s coach, in the second half, made critical changes to uplift the match’s fortunes. The introduction of Fofanà and Saelemaekers brought freshness to the team, which found the equalizer but left a bitter aftertaste for not having secured all three points.
Controversies and tensions in the post-match
Despite the result, it is the post-match that is creating the most discussions, with a clash between Allegri and Fabregas in the backstage of San Siro. Fabregas, after apologizing for a foul on Saelemaekers, found himself face to face with Allegri. The tensions, already at play from previous encounters, exploded. Allegri lost his temper asserting that he was a victim of an injustice: “The opposing coach stops my player, I intervene and I am sent off?”. This situation reaffirms how complex the world of Italian football can be.
The numbers speak for themselves
Despite the challenges, Milan must keep a positive mindset and high motivation. Inter’s defeat in the Champions League, accompanied by the absence of Lautaro Martinez, could open avenues for the Rossoneri in the scudetto race. The season is still long, and every point can be crucial. The team needs to focus on each single match, starting with the next one, to narrow the gap and remain competitive. The upcoming clash against Inter now becomes pivotal for the season: the better we prepare, the more chances we have to close the gap.
