From the eight week of Italian Serie A, AC Milan again failed to win full points when entertaining Lecce at the San Siro. The victory that was in front of the eyes of dispersed after Calderoni broke into Gigi Donnarumma’s goal in injury time. This draw ruined Stefano Pioli’s debut as Milan’S Coach, moreover the team he faced was just a promotion club.
Milan under Pioli’s care played an attacking game relying on the trio of Calhanoglu, Leao and Suso. All three were plotted as tridente in a 4-3-3 Pioli-style formation. In accordance with his statement before undergoing the debut match that he will plot Biglia to be the driving force of Milan’s midfield is true. Biglia appeared accompanied by Kessie and Paqueta behind the tridente of milan. The duo of captain Romagnoli and Musacchio are irreplaceable at the back. While the 2 wing backs are occupied by Theo Hernandez on the left side who played well in the previous match with Conti on the right side.
In the first round, Milan appeared aggressive and was able to make several chances. At first glance the game of Milan in the first round is quite good and there are significant developments in the attack sector. Calhanoglu is rumored to be leaving because of his game which does not improve appear explosive in front of the Lecce goal. The first good opportunity came from Leao’s feet at the start of the fight. Unfortunately the individual action could not be completed through good finishing. The next opportunity came from Calhanoglu’s long-distance left foot strike. But unfortunately, the speculative kick is still thin above the crossbar of Lecce who was escorted by a former Milan player, Gabriel.
In the 20th minute Biglia sends a gastric pass to Calhanoglu who is in front of the Lecce penalty box. Control the ball charming and ended hard kicking the right foot from the narrow angle of the left side of the goal finally break down the Lecce defense. 1-0 Milan lead until the first half is over. At the beginning of the second half, Liverani included Diego Farias to increase Lecce’s attack power. This change proved effective, in the 59th minute Lecce was awarded a penalty after being recorded on the VAR, Conti was proven to do handsball. Babacar who became the executioner successfully conquered Donnarumma, 1-1. Pioli reacts after being left behind.
Piatek and Krunic came on for Leao and Paqueta in the 64th minute. Milan who continue to attack with Calhanoglu as their motorbike continues to get a chance. However, Milan had to wait until the 82nd minute, it was Piatek who succeeded in scoring after receiving a pass from Calhanoglu, 2-1 Milan again winning. After winning, Milan’s attack power has been relaxed, this opportunity was used by Lecce to lock Milan’s defense. Continue to attack until injury time, Lecce managed to equalize through Marco Calderoni’s hard kick in the 92nd minute. These goals mark the end of the match and Milan’s already lost victory, 1 point for both teams.
This result is certainly not a good result for Pioli’s debut. 1 point at home is not enough to boost Milan’s ranking in the Serie A standings which are still stuck in 12th place by only collecting 10 points from 8 matches. Of course the milanists were not satisfied with this result, moreover they also questioned the appointment of Pioli.
However, compared to the Giampaolo era, Milan’s game is arguably a bit better. Milan are a little messy look more brave attack. 2 goals in the debut match plus Piatek who scored again is something that can be appreciated. But conceding twice after leading is certainly something that must be accounted for. After the fight was over, Pioli admitted that this result made Milan angry and disappointed. At least he was aware of this minor result. In contrast toGiampaolo, who is still confident in his tactics after losing consecutive losses.
For a while Pioli was able to breathe with relief because he got the first point, but this result hasn’t made the san san public relieved. Because in this fight, curva sud, Milan’s hardliners only stay silent throughout the match. This action they did as a form of protest against the controversial decisions of Milan management. Draw, the insistence of fans, will become a stumbling block Pioli in the next fight. To be sure 1 point is not enough to say Milan is back.
