Four days after the San Siro victory, Milan failed to follow up against Lazio. The Rossoneri narrowly lost at the Olimpico, exiting the Coppa Italia in what could have been a realistic goal for the season. Several mistakes occurred, and while the team played with focus, they lacked the necessary edge to hurt the opponents, who were more effective, aggressive, and relentless in front of goal, especially in the final minutes.
In fact, Massimiliano Allegri said after the match that the team needs to be angry. Angry first for the defeat, with Milan already out of the national cup, and also for the mentality he seeks in every match, in every 90 minutes. Milan missed several opportunities, lacking the decisive sharpness in the final meters needed to secure the win and advance to the next round.
Now is not the time for regrets. Milan must show they are a team, especially in moments like these and after heavy defeats, regardless of stated objectives. Every match matters in football. Milan gave up a path that could have brought more joy, but the season is still long, and now there is only one path to follow, as pointed out by Milan News.
With other title contenders occupied with European competitions in the coming months, Milan must push the accelerator to gain that extra sprint and reach March in the best possible condition. March, the period Max longs for, the decisive time when every point will count twice.
The disappointment after the Olimpico must be constructive, turning into fresh positive energy so the Rossoneri can wear the outfit Max is tailoring for them all season. The team needs awareness, competitive anger that wins matches and trophies. No one knows better than Allegri how to guide his fleet through safe waters.
