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The analysis of Milan-Napoli starts from a fact. The Rossoneri haven’t lost in 22 straight games since last January against Spezia. And before capitulating against the Azzurri, this team gave everything, it would have deserved a draw but football is cynical, and you don’t always reap what you sow. Milan lost despite dominating much of the match, especially in the first half, and having many opportunities to score (Kalulu’s crossbar is the most sensational). He played without his most important and decisive player, testifying that Pioli’s choral play can also be applied without Leao, Rebic, Origi, Ibra, but in the end he came out of San Siro without points. A bitter and mocking result, which leaves the whole team unsatisfied. The words of Mr. Pioli at the end of the match are the perfect synthesis: “If you play so well you cannot lose”. And it’s the truth, because Milan held the unbeaten record, because Napoli has continued to be a taboo since 2014, and because the standings at the stop are not exceptional. But above all because when you put a prepared team like Napoli under the table without realizing it, then there is regret. “We only scored one goal, too little for what we created. There is disappointment, we should not have lost ”, reiterated Pioli.
AC Milan’s test against Napoli was convincing, the team has grown further and if there is dissatisfaction it is a sign that the mentality is also changing. Upon returning from the break, a string of victories would be needed to put things back in place in the standings, and it is a mission more than possible seeing Milan against Napoli. However, Rebic and Origi will have to be recovered, to give the Rossoneri coach more choices. At Milanello they hope to have the Croatian winger as soon as possible, while for Origi the situation is monitored on a daily basis directly from Belgium. Unfortunately for Milan, even Hernandez and Calabria are not at their best after the match against the Azzurri. The full-back was replaced with Dest in the second half due to a discomfort in the flexor, while Hernandez did not answer the call from the French national team due to an adductor problem. He will be thoroughly evaluated in these hours to understand if there is an injury and how long he will have to stay out. Fatigue also with Tonali who will remain in the national team. It would be important for Pioli to try to get them all back after the break, with the hope that no other Milan cardholder could have a problem with their respective national teams.
It takes time to see the real Charles De Ketelaere. The Belgian’s approach to the Rossoneri world was a little more timid than expected. The player has great technical qualities, elegant when he touches the ball, and has an excellent vision of the game. But he has to be more incisive. Against Napoli it was probably the best performance for continuity. He entered the most dangerous actions of Milan and even his teammates looked for him with greater insistence. Surely from a player with his talents some goals are expected, and at the moment he is still dry, but it is only a matter of time.
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