Atalanta flies to Europe, Milan clings to sixth place. The draw in Bergamo allows the Rossoneri to remain +1 on Fiorentina (3-2 victorious over Lazio) and also maintain a minimum margin over Inter, called to win without ifs and buts in today's lunch match against Sassuolo (12.30) . But the 1-1 draw by Atleti Azzurri d'Italia shouldn't deceive: Atalanta certainly deserved to win and then Deulofeu's goal, in addition to arriving with time almost up (88'), was offside and therefore delete. Double sigh of relief therefore for Montella, who at a certain point saw his sixth place in serious danger. “It's a precious point against a team that made everyone suffer – the coach's analysis. – Europe's hopes remain unchanged and this is very important, also because we are already planning the future with the club. I will be the coach of Milan again next year and this gives me great pride and pride”. The sensation of an at least lucky draw remains, given that Atalanta had played better (especially in the first half) and found the advantage first with Conti, quick to take advantage of a wrong clearance by Donnarumma (44'). In the second half Milan did better but still not very incisive, until the 88th minute when Deulofeu, who started in an offside position, beat Berisha also taking advantage of Masiello's decisive deflection.
But the mockery didn't affect the Nerazzurri's joy: with yesterday's point, Atalanta are officially in the Europa League. Who knows if one of the two Milanese will keep them company, but certainly both won't be able to go and Milan, to date, are favorites over Inter, called to win against Sassuolo in order not to say goodbye to the goal. Difficult match at San Siro and not only for Di Francesco's team, without particular motivations but still unpredictable: after a stormy week like the one just passed, really anything can happen. As everyone knows, Stefano Pioli won't be on the bench but his namesake Vecchi, who is back as first coach just like after De Boer's sacking. A decision that has unleashed the fury of the Inter people, who are now angry with all the players, without exceptions of any kind, and promise a tough challenge. “We are prepared for this, perhaps it is also right that it should be so – sighed the coach. – But I want a turnaround, the club has asked me to finish the season in a worthy way and therefore to conquer the Europa League. From today, those who don't change will stay on the bench". For now, however, the top players from the Pioli era will be confirmed: at San Siro we will see a 4-3-3 with Handanovic in goal, D'Ambrosio, Murillo, Andreolli and Nagatomo in defence, Brozovic, Gagliardini and Joao Mario in midfield, Candreva, Icardi and Perisic in attack. The same game system also for Di Francesco who will respond with Consigli between the posts, Peluso, Cannavaro, Acerbi and Lirola in the back department, Missiroli, Sensi and Biondini in the midfield, Berardi, Defrel and Politano in the offensive trident.
