All crazy for Mario. This time, however, it is not a question of the title of a book, but of the consequences relating to the follies of the Rossoneri number 45. Genius and recklessness, a double character aspect that Milan would gladly do without. In this sense, the decision of Via Turati to withdraw the appeal against the three-match disqualification imposed on him after the events of Sunday evening is emblematic. At the base there are "ethical reasons", which leads us to think that the company shares the sanction of the sports judge.
Confirmation of this also came from Massimiliano Allegri, as tough as ever in the press conference: “Mario is 23 years old, he's no longer a child, he's potentially a champion, but to really be one you also need to have the right behavior. The of him instead of him is wrong, the Milan players shouldn't do that. He was wrong because he penalizes the team and the fans. The company, by not presenting the appeal, gave a strong signal”.
So double punishment for Balotelli, also condemned by his own club. However, he will have to do without him against Bologna, Sampdoria and Juventus, not exactly the best, moreover in a difficult moment like this. Already tonight we will understand if Milan will be able to make up for his absence. Luckily for Allegri, the calendar offers two matches that are anything but prohibitive: Bologna and Samp in fact aren't exactly the best-formed teams in the league. In particular, the rossoblu come from the internal defeat against Turin and so far they have not collected a single victory.
These days, however, it's better not to underestimate anyone, as Allegri underlined: “It will be tough because they are returning from a defeat at home. We will have to fight, race and play well, we know that we have an important match ahead of us even if it is not decisive for the championship. We need to get positive results and get close to the top of the standings, but it takes some time, just like last year. However, if we play like against Napoli, we will hardly lose…”.
The technician from Livorno therefore observes the full part of the glass, perhaps more to instill courage in the environment than out of real conviction. In fact, tonight, also thanks to Balotelli's disqualification, there is a training emergency again. "I have to evaluate who will play between Birsa and Niang and choose one between Muntari and Nocerino in midfield" explained Allegri, forced to leave for Bologna with only 20 players, two of whom directly from the Primavera (the very young Iotti and Piccinocchi). In reality, the choices have already been made: in midfield, together with Poli and De Jong, there will be Nocerino, while in attack, with Matri and Robinho, it will once again be Birsa's turn. In defense Constant is favored over Emanuelson, otherwise Abate, Zapata and Mexes are confirmed.
Closure dedicated to the Curva Sud, also disqualified by the sports judge in the next home match against Sampdoria. "I hope to have you back by our side immediately, we need the fans" sighed Allegri, evidently confident in the outcome of the appeal presented (yes) by the club. In reality, given the seasonal precedents (rejected the complaints of Lazio, Roma and Inter), the chances of success are almost zero. Another tile for this Milan, which hopes to be able to end the negative period as soon as possible. Maybe already in Bologna.
