Franco Ordine, in the pages of Corriere dello Sport, commented on Milan's defeat yesterday on Torino's field as follows:
Who is to blame this time at Milan after loss vs Torino?
"There is not even time to pose the malicious question before the events of Torino-Milan broadcast the answer live, leaving no room for mistakes. Maignan is the culprit of the evening, following that blunder in Rotterdam and other missteps that have, for some time now, marked a performance well below his championship-winning standards. Back then, he was decisive with one, two, three incredible saves that made him a sort of guardian saint of the Scudetto, the successor to Gigio Donnarumma, who was lured away by PSG's dollars."
Who makes a mistake after Maignan?
"Here too, the answer arrives around the half-hour mark and brings to the forefront one of the most productive players of this new Rossoneri season: Christian Pulisic. Yes, him—the American who holds a special place in Gerry Cardinale’s heart. In Florence, there was almost an uprising within Milan because first Theo and then Abraham disregarded Fonseca’s instructions and forcefully stepped up to the penalty spot. Here: the American’s first mistake is almost foreshadowed by this extremely dark period for Milan. But beyond the individual errors—and not from mere newcomers—some deeper analysis is required."
Ordine continued to talk about Milan:
"There is no need for a psychologist to understand that these consecutive mistakes—one player today, another tomorrow—are the clearest expression of a team crushed by the fear of making errors, which, ironically, makes it easier to do so. Insecurity and a lack of tranquility, perhaps even a gloomy atmosphere justified by their recent elimination, are bad traveling companions. And for some players experiencing this situation for the first time, they can dig pitfalls beneath their own feet."
