One step forward in the game, one step back in the leaderboard. There is no peace for Massimiliano Allegri's Milan, who showed some timid progress in Parma, but failed to find the victory that would have given continuity to the project. The draw (1- 1 by El Shaarawy – Galloppa) cannot be welcomed with satisfaction, also because the Rossoneri had already made the difference to the success of the Tardini. It was again Pharaoh who unlocked the match at the start of the second half, after a substantially colorless first half, then Boateng missed a sensational chance to double up and perhaps end the game, and Parma punished. “We weren't able to win, sorry – said Allegri with a touch of regret. – It was a match we could have taken home but we didn't finish it by scoring the 2-0 and that's how it is in football, your opponents get an opportunity and they punish you”.
Two points lost therefore, despite yet another great performance by El Shaarawy, increasingly the decisive man of this Milan. The Pharaoh scored his fourth consecutive goal in less than a week, and also showed will and spirit of sacrifice. “He's young and it's normal that he's in a growth phase – explained Allegri. – He has qualities not only in construction, but also in strength, endurance and speed. Recoveries from his opponents are normal for me, it's difficult to find a player with these characteristics, his self-esteem, his confidence are growing and this is very important ”.
Bojan's first start as owner was also good, author of an assist and an intelligent game, De Jong's performance was decent, however more inserted than last week. Allegri is trying to build the midfield around him, as demonstrated by Parma's tactical choice: 4-2-3-1, with the Dutchman supported by Ambrosini (and later by Montolivo), attacking midfielder Boateng, central forward Bojan and Nocerino and El Shaarawy outside. The performances of the ex Palermo and of the Ghanaian, still in crisis of antiminence-Ibra, need to be reviewed: Allegri is trying to find a new tactical position for them, but the results are struggling to arrive. Filed with a half misstep Parma, a very delicate week begins. On Tuesday there will be the away match in St. Petersburg, then on Sunday the derby against Inter. Two very important matches, finals in all respects. That the Rossoneri, if they don't want to live a season without goals, won't be able to afford to make mistakes.
