Milan responds present! Rossoneri and Nerazzurri win their respective matches and can thus enjoy the break for the national teams to the fullest. For Milan then the joy is double: in addition to the three points, a certain Ricardo Kakà is also on the way, who may not be the latest signing of this crazy transfer market. In fact, on the last day of negotiations (it closes tonight at 23pm) it is reasonable to expect a twist, which in the case of the Rossoneri could have the connotations of Davide Astori. But let's go in order, and let's start with the San Siro match.
Massimiliano Allegri chooses the 4-3-1-2 expected on the eve, but surprisingly prefers Robinho to El Shaarawy. The choice proved successful, because it was the Brazilian who unlocked the game after just 7 minutes, capitalizing on an assist from Balotelli. Super Mario also puts his foot in the 2-0 goal, which arrives in the 31st minute with Mexes, quick to take advantage of Agazzi's rebound precisely on a shot by the Rossoneri number 45. All too easy? Not even for a dream, and in fact Cagliari gets back into the game with a splendid right-footed shot from Marco Sau (33rd). But in the second half, after a thrilling save by Abate on Nainggolan, here is the goal of the final 3-1. This time it was signed by Balotelli himself, who unloaded into the power grid after a short rejection by Ariaudo.
“We obtained an important victory even if we conceded something too much – Allegri's analysis immediately after the match -. The week went very well, we'll have a good break and then we'll throw ourselves back into the championship and the Champions League”. The coach defuses the El Shaarawy case in the bud (“I preferred Robinho due to a technical choice, but Stephan can also learn to play as a second striker”) and lights up only when it comes to the transfer market: “Kaka? Galliani told me that we have an agreement with Real Madrid, now we just have to find the one with him. falconer? He's one of the best defenders in our league, let's see if there are any surprises tomorrow…”.
But if everything is in flux as far as the Cagliari centre-back is concerned, this is not the case for the Brazilian, who is now one step away from wearing the Rossoneri shirt. The agreement was found on the basis of a two-year deal worth 5 million per season, also thanks to the pass from Real Madrid, which released the player for free. Now it's just a question of sorting out the last bureaucratic aspects, including transfers and medical visits, then Kakà will wear the Milan number 22 shirt again, this time for real.
No free transfers from the transfer market for Inter (or so it seems), but that's fine with Mazzarri. In fact, the nerazzurri conquered the insidious field of Catania with a net 0-3, which highlights the excellent work done so far by the coach. His hand can already be seen, otherwise how to explain the transformations of Jonathan and Alvarez? From ugly ducklings booed by the fans, the two have become splendid swans, able to open the opposing defenses like can openers, as well as giving substance and balance to the team. After a big thrill (Leto kicks at Handanovic from an excellent position), Inter pass through the usual Palacio, but the goal is largely by Jonathan, very good at skipping Monzon like a pin and serving the Argentine the most comfortable of the balloons. The Nerazzurri don't put on a show, but they don't suffer either and this, given the troubles of the last two years, is great news.
Mazzarri's 3-5-1-1 is solid and concrete, and also enhances the wingers like never before. And so, after Jonathan's assist, here comes Nagatomo's goal, for the second consecutive center (and with a header!) in as many games. This time the assist is from Palacio and the Japanese only has to support the net. The match ends here, but before the end there is still time for Alvarez's solo (a great goal for the Argentine, perhaps on the verge of exploding after two rather anonymous years) and for Belfodil's mistake, devours the 0-4 goal. It would have been too much for Catania, but not for Mazzarri, who cannot be satisfied like any self-respecting great coach.
“We still have to improve a lot – he explained in the post-match -. We commit a few naiveties too many, we also create many chances but we can't turn them all into goals". However, the coach melts when it comes to the two wingers, key points of his game system: “Both were good, I didn't think they would be so quick in understanding what I wanted from them. They played a great game, especially Jonathan had an impressive growth."
Once the championship has been filed, it's time to dive completely into the transfer market. Today will be the most beautiful and hectic day of the summer, the last one to reshuffle the cards in view of the season. There will be fireworks, no stop!
