The transfer market has come to an end, and Milan failed to bring the much-desired striker to Milanello, with Jean-Philippe Mateta failing the additional knee medical examinations.
Massimiliano Allegri, in the pre-Bologna press conference, stated, as he has done in the past, that he is satisfied with the players at his disposal. And now, in fact, everything is in Max’s hands. From this point until the end of the season, it will be pointless, or at least partially pointless, to talk about a summer revolution. From today onward, the focus must be solely on the pitch, starting with the tough away game at Bologna.
The Rossoneri have a single objective: to win. Inter is currently eight points ahead and seems determined to keep going. At the moment, only Milan appears capable of acting as the main challenger for the Scudetto, also because Napoli faces structural and psychological limits it cannot fully resolve, while Roma, which fell to Udinese yesterday, remains far behind.
Today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport also highlights this: "The Diavolo's Response." This will be Massimiliano Allegri’s main directive, as from now on he must lead a solitary chase. February and March mark the critical period of the season, which Max has always defined as such. The Rossoneri coach knows how to handle intense moments.
Following the Emiliana away trip, a manageable month lies ahead, and by exploiting Inter’s commitments in the Champions League, Milan (if they win tonight) can increase pressure on the Nerazzurri, as relayed via Milan News today.
There will be time to discuss future planning; for now, the 'Diavolo' must prove its worth, starting with tonight’s trip to the Dall’Ara. This is the first step to staying on track, the initial stage of a new type of chase, a mini-league that will conclude in a few months. Milan must respond, to the failure to acquire a striker and to themselves, to show they can fight until the very end.
