Milan Circle
Milan played away to Spezia, who had caused Juve a huge problem in the previous round, Pioli made another rotation adjustment to the main squad, Olivier Giroud returned to the center position to replace Rebić, Rebić returned to his regular starting position left winger, and SalMakles started again. These were all expected maneuvers, and it was particularly surprising that Daniel Maldini came out as the starting player to replace Díaz. It is a surprise rather than a surprise because Daniel has not scored for the Milan first team in important games such as league and cup matches, and judging from the ability shown by the limited playing time before, everyone generally believes that Maldini's defensive talent is far better than the attack, and is not optimistic about the positive changes that Daniel can bring about in Milan's forward position at this stage. Therefore, for Daniel's starter, the old fans who are out of sentiment may only have to look at this result with cautious optimism.
Obviously, the first half of the game was lackluster, and even for Milan, who has performed well recently, it was a failure. There are four reasons for this:
1. Milan's overall frontcourt lacked vertical breakthrough ability and speed change in the absence of Leo and Díaz, resulting in a lack of suddenness on the offensive end, especially when the opponent was swinging the bus, Milan lacked rhythm change and strong offensive ability.
2. The hardness of the Milan midfield has decreased compared with the previous games, especially the performance of Casey on the field, which has declined compared with last season, mainly reflected in the decline in the intensity of active physical confrontation and the decline in the initiative of running, which is also the reason why Milan was frequently beaten by opponents in the first half.
3. Although the return of Olivier Giroud and Rebizi yesterday was still timely and positive, the intensity of the high pressing in the front court is decreasing, which will also lead to the opponent's efficiency of the ball, and the opponent's players in the midfield are obviously very distinctive in Serie A in terms of speed and passing awareness, and they are also very young. The frontcourt is not good, and the great risk is that the frontcourt invests too many troops but lacks efficiency, resulting in being beaten behind.
4. Milan's overall lack of concentration may be the effect of consecutive battles. I will not repeat it all.
For Spezia, objectively speaking, the absolute opportunities created yesterday are no less, or even more, than Milan, and many threatening single knives and empty goals have been lost due to poor experience or ability to grasp opportunities. If you link their performance against Juve, it can be said that Motta's leadership ideas and coaching ability are worth looking forward to among the current young coaches. In time, it may be a new Sassuolo.
Fortunately, Milan and Pioli. In the second half, the appearances of Leo and Pellegri changed the disadvantages and rhythmic changes in the front of the game, especially in the creation of offensive opportunities. As soon as Leo debuted, he quickly changed the content of the game, and his ability to break through and think wildly were the nightmares of every opponent. Milan also quickly broke the deadlock, and the result of the goal may be expected by everyone, but the process of scoring is still somewhat dreamy. Kalulu's underhand cross set Maldini's third-generation career scoring record for red and black.
Daniel Maldini rewrote the Maldini family's nearly 14-year goal drought by breaking the deadlock with a standard centre-forward-style snatch and a header. I believe that this moment is a moment of tears in unison for all true Milan fans. Maldini's name shines again in Serie A, cesar Maldini, Paul Maldini, Daniel Maldini overlap at this moment. The legend that represents the Rossoneri for more than half a century continues. The old Maldini has returned to heaven, the younger Maldini, as the manager of Milan, is leading the young Red and Black Legion to be reborn, while the little Maldini has taken over the banner of his grandparents and fathers and began to attack Milan. At this moment, we don't have to overly ridicule Maldini's four steals contribution, which is milan's highest, we just need to celebrate the continuation of Maldini's great surname. Milan, there is no shortage of red and black blood, Calabria, Tonali, Daniel, a new generation of Milanese knights table may have begun to take shape.
Maldini's goal may be accidental, but it must also be admitted that the inevitability of this, if Paul's succession to Cesar is a kind of inheritance, then Daniel's succession to his father does not need too much doubt. History is all created by man, and if we believe in the so-called Shogun Tiger, then we should have the confidence to have children like Sun Zhongmou.
Of course, happiness is not so easy to obtain, especially considering that Spezia, who worked hard, Wasion was not able to continue to keep a clean sheet, and Tonari's coincidental blocking changed the direction of the ball, leaving Milan in a brief embarrassing situation, but this seems to be no longer a problem for Milan. With a big swing, Díaz made the show again, and Díaz, who had scored three goals for Milan this season, killed the game after 5 minutes, and Salmakles once again delivered a wonderful assist. This precise control of the game has made Milan up and down, from the players to the fans, full of confidence in Milan. Compared with the wonderful start of last season, this season has not been much more, and if you consider Ibrahimovic's absence, the current intensity of Milan is even worse than last season.
Today's Milan can basically do it, accurately control the game when facing opponents with weaker paper strength, and have the ability to play their own characteristics when facing opponents with similar or stronger paper strength. While the total number of goals scored so far this season has not exploded, the steady frequency of output is commendable. The scattered goals and good form of the main substitutes reinforce the idea that Milan may have a more exciting season this season. Of course, the league is still very long, there are many uncertainties, but considering the overall trajectory of Milan in the past 2 years, we have reason to give this young Milan more expectations, they are full of youth, full of passion, full of desire for victory, have an extraordinary yearning for honor, in addition to the results, this may be the most ideal appearance of a team.
Thanks to the Maldini family, Milan fans all over the world, while enjoying the game and having honors, can also sing loyalty, thank you to the management and Pioli, so that we do not continue to sink into the dark quagmire. Milan, the wind is blowing!