After this long international break, Massimiliano Allegri’s Milan must focus on Sunday night’s tense derby against Inter. The bitter draw with Parma did not leave deep wounds, in a moment where the squad and club need to stay united and focused on the pitch.
Alexis Saelemaekers heads into the match in strong form after an impressive performance for Belgium against Liechtenstein.
Alexis scores and entertains, he now shines for his national team too:
The Milan number 56 had a strong international night with Belgium. Belgium celebrated yesterday with a clear 7-0 win over Liechtenstein in Liège, securing qualification for the World Cup, with all goals coming in the first hour. Saelemaekers delivered a key and unexpected influence. He set up Doku for the temporary 2-0 in the 34th minute, then scored in the 55th minute by finishing a rebound from goalkeeper Büchel. This was his second goal for Belgium, his first since 2021. His strong period continues for club and country after his good match in Parma where he scored and won a penalty, as pointed out by those at Milan News.
The Allegri effect, Saelemaekers is now a leader
His story is striking. He arrived in Milan as an unknown in winter 2020, then played and won the 2022 Scudetto, often serving as an underrated wildcard. Change followed in the club environment, which led to two loans to Bologna and Roma, both positive spells. With Roma he convinced everyone, scoring in the derby win over Lazio on January 5. He delivers important goals, which can be a positive sign for Sunday. In this Milan, Alexis has grown into a strong figure helped by Allegri’s trust and guidance.
