Three golden points. For the race to fourth place, but above all for how they got there, in light of a performance that did not bode well. The Juventus she took one victory very heavy on the field of Como, thanks to a great kolo muani (five goals in the first three games played, no one had managed to do so since the 1994/95 season) and two decisive saves by Di Gregorio. In the middle, an excellent Como, fallen only due to a serious naivety by goalkeeper Butez just before the end, a testimony to a Lady who was on the ropes for a long time, saved only by the result. Today the Milan will have to respond in the best possible way against theEmpoli (18pm), and also theAtalanta he will do well to conquer Verona (15), otherwise you risk getting sucked into the brawl.
Como – Juventus 1-2: Kolo Muani allows a bad Juve to conquer Como
Juventus takes away from Como three fundamental points in the race for room post thanks as usual Round Muani, despite a performance that was anything but convincing. The Frenchman, now indispensable, scored well two goals: the first with a powerful right-footed shot in the 34th minute of the first half, the second on strictness just before the 90th minute, when the draw seemed almost a done deal. The victory masks, at least in part, the obvious shortcomings of a Juve that struggled to create play and ended the match with only two shots on target. Despite the positive result, the black and white team continues to lack quality in the final 20 meters, as well as having to live with the return Bass of some big names, above all koopmeiners, a very distant relative of the player admired in Bergamo.
Il Como, for its part, once again leaves amidst applause without gaining any points. The team of Fabregas He put Juventus in difficulty throughout the match, pressing high and creating excellent play. If the Old Lady did not find themselves behind after just 23 minutes, it is thanks to By Gregorio, monumental in denying the goal to Nico Peace and also attentive a few minutes later on Da Cunha. Juve in difficulty, but at the first useful ball here comes Kolo Muani, very good at inventing the goal of 1-0 at the end of a great personal action, concluded with an unstoppable right foot for stumble (34'). Como did not lose heart and just before half-time they found the equaliser with Diao, even though the goal was heavily influenced by the error of Koopmeiners, who was unfortunate in letting the ball be stolen from him by Cutrone and give the go-ahead to the action. In the second half, if possible, Juve did even worse, playing below the rhythm despite the you change (inside first Kelly for Savona, then Douglas Luiz and Thuram for koopmeiners and Locatelli, finally Mbangula e Conceiçao for Star e Nico Gonzalez), without ever worrying Butez. Who however decided to hurt himself in the 89th minute, coming out recklessly on Gatti and gifting a penalty to the Bianconeri: Kolo Muani stepped up to the spot and the Lady found herself with three points in her pocket, almost without knowing why. Better not to be too picky, take and bring home, provided that we analyze what happened well, with the awareness that on Tuesday, in the lair of PSV Eindhoven, it will be much, much more useful.
Thiago Motta: “I'm happy, winning on this pitch is not easy for anyone”
“I have good feelings, because playing against Como is not easy – the analysis of Thiago Motta -. It's a team that plays very good football and knows how to really put you in difficulty. They attack in many ways and in many situations that are difficult to manage, we did very well, we were careful. We can certainly improve, but we played the game that was needed to get the win. I'm especially happy for the lads because they deserve it, they work and always give their all, looking for the best performance and the win. I'm also very happy with the substitutions, when we could have had some difficulties, as is normal, they came in very well. Kolo Muani? He's fine, he scores goals, but it's certain that he can do even better. He has to keep his feet on the ground and continue to work, in addition to goals there are also other things that a striker has to do. He's helping like everyone else, each one has his own moment and his own characteristics".
Empoli – Milan (18pm, Dazn)
The chase of the Milan towards the Champions zone starts again from Empoli, where the Rossoneri will hunt for three essential points for their objectives. The market moves have given new life to the environment, the rest was done by the victory over Roma, spiced up by a goal from Joao Felix on an assist from Gimenez. Inertia seems to smile on the Devil, but now they need to give continuity to the results starting from today. The trip to Castellani is within reach, in light of an Empoli that has not won since December 8: since that resounding 4-1 in Verona, in fact, six defeats and two draws have come, with a consequent collapse in the standings (fifth-last place with just one point of advantage over the relegation zone). Milan can and must take advantage of it, but without making the mistake of underestimating an opponent that is certainly inferior, yet capable of giving Juventus more than a shiver. One wonders what the choices will be Conceiçao, in light of an offensive department full of names and alternatives. The fans dream of seeing Pulisic, Gimenez, Joao Felix e Lion together, but the coach, at least for now, does not seem to be willing to please them. The new signings, beyond the great half hour with Roma, are not yet in top form, especially the Mexican, still struggling with the after-effects of the injury suffered during Lille-Feyenoord. But Conceiçao will also have to take into account the Champions League commitment on Wednesday, relying on a rather scientific rotation. The fact remains that in the "new" Milan there are no certainties: no place is assured, not even in attack. He knows something about it Lion, publicly reprimanded by the coach after the match against Roma, and destined for another bench, the second consecutive. The time has come for him too to prove himself, because the Devil can no longer afford to wait for anyone.
Empoli – Milan, probable formations
Empoli (3-4-2-1): Vasquez; Goglichidze, Marianucci, Viti; Gyasi, Henderson, Grassi, Pezzella; Esposito, Cacace; Colombo
In bench: Silvestri, Seghetti, De Sciglio, Sambia, Gravelo, Tosto, Bacci, Zurkowski, Tosto, Bembnista, Konaté, Kouamé
Coach: D'Aversa
Unavailable: Fazzini, Ismajli, Anjorin, Solbakken, Brancolini, Ebuehi, Sazonov, Haas, Pellegri
Disqualified: Maleh
Milan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Walker, Cage, Thiaw, Hernandez; Musah, Fofana; Sottil, Joao Felix, Pulisic; Abraham
In bench: Sportiello, Torriani, Tomori, Pavlovic, Bartesaghi, Terracciano, Jimenez, Reijnders, Chukwueze, Leao, Gimenez, Camarda, Jovic
Coach: Conception
Unavailable: Florenzi, Loftus-Cheek, Emerson Royal, Bondo
Disqualified: Nobody
