If Milan have perhaps thrived before with their backs against the wall due to injuries and selection issues, now they seem to be treading water.
The Rossoneri were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Udinese, one that was only earned thanks to a last-minute penalty from Franck Kessie as the team struggled again to break down a team playing a three-man defence and deploying a low block.
As La Gazzetta dello Sport underlines this morning (via MilanNews), the poor performance against Udinese is yet another indication that the team are struggling to deal with constant emergencies. Yesterday the average age of the Rossoneri’s starting line-up was 24.2 years, but the central framework was missing as Ibrahimovic, Bennacer and Calhanoglu were out.
The win over Roma seemed to end an alarming period, but the two points dropped against Udinese has thrust Milan back into it. A total of four points in the last four league games gives courage to those above (Inter) and those who are aiming to overtake. The margin on fourth place begins to shrink, and the lack of enthusiasm compared to a few months ago has become a concern.
They’re tired plain and simple. They’ve played way more games than any other team in Serie A. They are fatigued as shown through injuries and general mode of play. Inter is fresh every week. Juve knows how to handle a heavy schedule, they’ve been winning for 10 years now plus they have players on the bench that will start at Milan.
So don’t beat ourselves up and wait for the next intl break
I don’t think will finish ahead of Milan this season, despite their depth n huge wages.
Milan should take more shots near the edge of the box….it seems no one shoots till the 6 yard box…..The Coach should give Dalot,Hauge and Maldini starts vs Verona.