Milan drew to the punch, Rossoneri lost at home to Napoli! At 3:45 a.m. Beijing time on December 20, the 18th round of the Serie A ushered in the final highlight. Serie A-listed second-place AC Milan sit at home to take on the third-placed Napoli team. Since Inter were victorious and remained at the top of the Serie A table in the matches played earlier in this round, it was imperative for both teams to catch up with the Nerazzurri. In the end, Napoli made 1-0 lucky to have a 1-0 smile on the basis of Elmas' blitzkrieg, while Milan scored in the last minute as Olivier was whistled. After this round, Napoli overtook Milan to move up to second place on goal difference, and Milan slipped to third.
Judging from the course of this game, it is indeed regrettable that AC Milan lost such a six-point match at home. If the Rossoneri soldiers had been able to show their determination to win by showing the last 10 points at the beginning of the game, Milan would have won at home instead of regretting losing the game at the last minute.
Beating AC Milan again in Serie A, Napoli has become the most famous Milan nemesis in Serie A in recent seasons. Counting the victories in this match, in the last 13 Serie A meetings between the two teams, Napoli have achieved an overwhelming record of 7 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss. Napoli have faced AC Milan in their last 13 Serie A matches, losing just one goal. I have to say that when facing the Rossoneri, the Napoli team is still quite experienced and methodical.
For his team's goal in the final moments of the game was blown off, Milan coach Pioli naturally expressed his dissatisfaction in an interview with the media after the game. The Milan boss said: "I know they will definitely say the rules are correct in the end. But I want to ask, how exactly does a player who can only lie motionless on the ground interfere with the defense? Giroud obviously didn't do anything. Now let's lick the wound and try to do better on Wednesday. ”
Although Pioli cried out for the loss of his own team after the game, when facing the nemesis, it is clear that the soldiers of AC Milan did not show the confidence and determination to win in the game, and such a defeat is actually worthy of reflection by the Milan manager. It should be known that the Rossoneri has been 3 consecutive games in all competitions, especially Milan's tactics and playing style have gradually been studied by opponents, and Pioli's on-the-spot command and adaptability need to be further improved, Milan has encountered far more difficulties and challenges in the subsequent matches than today.