From December 2001 to early 2002, Carlo Ancelotti took over the Milan team and re-dyed that red and black. Next, let's review the performance of his team in the 13th to 17th rounds of Serie A, which is simply a suspenseful blockbuster!
First, in the match on December 2, Milan hosted Chievo. The fans weren't even on the back of their seats, and on 15 minutes, Inzaghi was like an arrow and scored a beautiful goal. But Chievo was not so easy to be defeated, and Marazina and Corradi scored twice in a row, which made the hearts of Milan fans at home tight. Fortunately, Anfat's deployment was not covered, and in the second half, Shevchenko first hit a penalty and then added a goal to give AC Milan a 3-2 comeback victory. The situation is changing as fast as a roller coaster, and it is tense and exciting!
A week later, the San Siro Stadium welcomed Juventus again. This is a classic matchup in Serie A, commonly known as the "Italian Derby". This time both sides showed a high level of defense and everyone was careful. Shevchenko broke the deadlock on 23 minutes, but Piero was not to be outdone, equalising with a penalty early in the second half. In the end, the two teams drew 1-1, and the tactical game was full of flavor, and no one could have the last laugh.
This was followed by an away game against Roma. This game can be said to be a contest of defensive tactics, and the two teams go back and forth, and the battle is inseparable. It wasn't until the 44th minute that Totti's cold arrow finally gave Roma the lead. Although it was a beautiful shot, it also ended Milan's previous unbeaten streak. That night, the AC Milan players probably didn't sleep well.
However, the best is yet to come, as Milan take on Verona at the San Siro on 23 December. Ambrosini scored a crucial second-half goal before Conterra sealed the win in stoppage time to make it 2-1 for Milan to win another crucial three points. In this match, Milan showed their resilience and determination.
In the first match of the new year, Milan played away against Lecce. It was a defensive battle with neither side getting too many chances to score. It wasn't until the 78th minute that Jose Mari finally found the key to break down Lecce's defence and scored his first goal of the season to help Milan win 1-0. After winning this game, the Milan players and fans alike breathed a sigh of relief and felt that 2022 had started really well!
Looking back on Ancelotti's coaching in the past few rounds, it can be said that the tactics are changeable and flexible. Although there are some twists and turns in the middle, on the whole, Milan is indeed gradually moving towards stability under his leadership, and the team's combat effectiveness is slowly rising. During that time, Shevchenko and Inzaghi's forward coordination was tacit, and Pirlo, Gattuso and others in the backfield also played steadily. It can be said that the arrival of An Pang has brought new hope and vitality to Milan.
Although Milan's hopes of winning the title are still slim after the halfway point, this perseverance and rising momentum make people have to look forward to the games ahead. After all, things on the football field can change when they are said, and who says they can't be blockbusters?
Let's take a look at the future, what surprises will An Pang and his Rossoneri bring, let's wait and see!In short, as long as the fans are still there, this enthusiasm and support will not be diminished, and Milan will one day stand at the top again, no, a new journey has begun!