Looking for continuity. For the ranking of Milan first of all but also for the stability of an environment that is anything but serene. The victory over Cesena gave us some respite, but to really smile again we need much more. In this sense, a success against Chievo (21 pm) is essential: the race toEuropa League and the future of Inzaghi. “Winning would be fundamental – admitted the Rossoneri coach in no uncertain terms. – We're going to Verona with the attitude of those who want the three points, even if we know it won't be easy. The Chievo he has the leg, he's organized in the best possible way by an excellent coach like Maran, he uses counterattacks a lot. We are aware of the pitfalls we will find but we are in the ideal conditions to win”.
It is not clear what Superpippo refers to. In fact, the team seen against Cesena seemed anything but transcendental, furthermore today's opponent is hungry for salvation points. In short, woe to take the commitment lightly, especially since the Rossoneri, far from San Siro, have not collected the three points since last October 19th. In this sense, the cabal could lend a hand given that the success in question was achieved precisely at Bentegodi (1-3 against Hellas) but Inzaghi's travel roster (only 2 victories in 11 games) certainly does not authorize all 'optimism. “I think there is only a need for continuity – reiterated the coach. – Last Sunday we glimpsed something positive, we can start again from this”.
The (few) certainties acquired as the basis of the rebirth: this is the coach's cornerstone. So it will still be 4-3-1-2 with Destro e Lead owners, despite the difficulties of the first and the pressure of Cerci on the second. “I spoke to Alessio but untrue things came out – explained Inzaghi. – If what was written had really happened I would have put it out pink. He asked me for explanations and I gave them to him, that's all. I wanted him at Milan, the problem doesn't arise. The same goes for Destro, I'm happy with what he's doing. I just told him to play freely and to be ready for crosses, I am convinced that, with this formation, he will get excited ”. Choices made in attack as well as in midfield, where Poli, De Jong and Montolivo will start from the beginning in an attempt to repeat last Sunday's good performance. Bonaventura is also untouchable behind the strikers ("someone like him is every coach's fortune"), the only doubts concern the defence. In place of the injured Rami there should be Alex, even if Mexes, returning from the long disqualification, is pushing to return. The other shirt is played by Paletta and Bocchetti, while there are no doubts about the use of Bonera and Antonelli on the wings, as well as about Diego Lopez's return between the posts. Maran will try to cancel Empoli's 0-3 with the usual 4-4-2, in which Meggiorini and the former Paloschi stand as the main bugbears. “I respect Alberto a lot but I hope he doesn't score this time” Inzaghi joked, albeit with a hint of concern. Because Milan's balance is still far from being able to afford mishaps.
