A convincing win, a win in full Max Allegri style. Milan’s performance against Napoli gave several signals, not only in terms of tactics but above all in mentality, a trait that was needed in the first big match of the season. In yesterday’s clash, the Rossoneri lived through several games within 90 minutes, from the early push and attacking flurries in the opening half hour, to calm phases, and then to compact control after going down to ten men.
That is the most significant aspect, the new face of Milan which, under Allegri, is taking on the grit needed to win matches and trophies. From Christian Pulisic’s burst to Alexis Saelemaekers’ celebration, from Strahinja Pavlovic’s fighting spirit to Luka Modric’s elegance, from defensive solidity during Napoli’s late pressure to the release at the final whistle. This Milan is a team because this year the direction is clear, they win and they suffer, but always together. Moving in the same direction, crossing calm waters, all on the same boat.
Then there was that ball Allegri smashed away, almost tearing himself apart, proof of a renewed sense of attachment to the match that had been missing. This Milan does not want to leave opponents even crumbs. A lost ball becomes the chance for a collective recovery, Modric at forty years old sprinting back and sliding in to stop his man, detail upon detail that makes all the difference. This Milan is hungry and in their latest match against Napoli, for the first time, showed that this year it wants to be the main protagonist, not a supporting actor.
Source: Milan News
