Another draw after the home game against Pisa. Milan hit a wall set up by Atalanta and lost more ground on the top of the table. It was already said more than once and it is now repeated: it is not time to think about the standings because two-thirds of the season are still to play. But Massimiliano Allegri must pick up all the signals coming his way right now.
A positive note comes from Samuele Ricci.
The midfielder has been widely discussed in recent weeks, including in terms of the national team. By chance, he broke his scoring drought right under the eyes of Rino Gattuso, a few days after Gattuso’s statements showing his desire to wear the Italian shirt.
After the game, Ricci told TeleLombardia: "I always try to do my best, sometimes it comes out better, sometimes worse. Obviously, it is a period where I needed to find some form because I had not played much recently, and these matches were useful. The important thing is always to help the team.”
This must be the goal, at a time when Allegri struggles to define the midfield. With injuries and other choices, Ricci must raise his level to show the ex Juventus coach he deserves a starting spot, as pointed out by Milan News.
Absences are giving him space, but his qualities are unquestionable. Beyond that, Ricci must grow in leadership in a midfield that has fixed pieces and others that can rotate. Ricci can bring the freshness Allegri demands, especially in certain matches. Apart from the goal, the former Torino player is working well and improving his form, as confirmed by the coach. Now he must keep working so Allegri faces a "difficult" choice when selecting players in midfield. One step at a time, to become decisive in this Milan.
