La Juve he stuffs himself with goals and sits in an armchair to watch the competition. The bianconeri find the second consecutive victory after that of the derby, this time leaving the "short muzzle" in the attic and burying the unfortunate Empoli with a poker that does not allow replies. The Lady offers the best test of the season thanks to the rediscovered Kean (his goal made it 1-0 after just 8'), a punch from McKennie (56') and a brace from Rabiot (82' and 94'), but above all due to a athletic condition (perhaps) rediscovered, as demonstrated by the second half with his foot pressed on the accelerator.
Allegri rejoices: "We're starting to be a team and with Benfica..."
“We are starting to look like a team, we had to give continuity to the success in Turin and the boys did well against an opponent who put us in difficulty – Allegri commented satisfied -. We are improving and the pace maintained in the second half shows it, it's a good sign on a physical level. We worked well this week, now let's think about Benfica to try to overturn the result: we're not out of the Champions League yet, we need to be confident."
It's clear that this victory is not enough to return to the noble areas of the standings, but at least give Allegri another shot in the arm to better prepare for the Lisbon challenge, but also to watch the competitors with greater interest.
Milan-Monza (18pm, Dazn)
It starts from San Siro and from the amarcord challenge par excellence of Serie A. Milan-Monza, in fact, is above all the return of Berlusconi and Galliani as opponents after 30 years at the helm of the club. However, memories, however indelible, will have to leave room for the present and therefore for a game that may have seemed obvious, but which is not the case. THE Brianza have won three of the last four championship, moreover they are returning from the clamorous success of Udine in the Italian Cup, therefore they will take the field calmly and without any pressure from the standings, only with the desire to enjoy their first time in Serie A at the Scala of football.
Milan, on the other hand, must necessarily win, also because on Tuesday there is the away match in Zagreb and getting there with a false step would not be a good thing at all. Furthermore, Pioli knows well how this month gives him a rather tempting chance to take the top of the championship, having a better calendar than his rivals: the card's good intentions, however, must be translated into points, starting today.
Pioli: "A romantic game, but we have to keep winning"
“It will be a particular match, with a romantic aspect – confirmed Pioli at the press conference -. Berlusconi and Galliani they made the history of Milan, but we must try not to think too much about it, because we will have to face a game that has pitfalls as best we can: we come from three victories, we have to keep pushing. To repeat last season we have to make a lot of points, but this regardless of the calendar of the opponents, the race is on ourselves ".
Milan-Monza, the formations: Leao and Giroud rested, it's up to Rebic and Origi
Beyond the ritual declarations, it is clear that the head is above all in Zagreb, a fundamental match for the continuation in the Champions League, which is why the Rossoneri coach will make a turnover a bit in all departments, even saving big shots like Leao, Giroud, Tonali and Kalulu. His 4-2-3-1 vhe will see Tatarusanu in goal (Maignan got hurt again and will only return in 2023), Dest, Kjaer, Tomori and Hernandez in defense, Bennacer and Pobega in midfield, Messias, Diaz and Rebic on the trocar, Origi in attack.
Palladino, author of an excellent work so far, will attempt the feat with the usually 3-4-2-1, therefore Di Gregorio between the posts, Marlon, Pablo Marì and Caldirola in the back department, Ciurria, Barberis, Sensi and Carlos Augusto in the midfield, Pessina and Caprari behind the lone striker Gytkjaer.
Fiorentina-Inter (20.45 pm, Dazn, Sky and Now TV)
The other big challenge of the day is that of the Franchi, where Inzaghi's Inter will go in search of the third consecutive victory in the league. However, Fiorentina will be up against them hungry for points, which is why it will be necessary to keep attention high, regardless of the match against Viktoria Plzen on Wednesday, who could give the pass for the round of XNUMX with a shift to spare. Looking at the state of form it is evident how the nerazzurri starting favourites, both for the newfound solidity of the last matches and for the difficulties of the violas, so far able to win only twice in ten days, however scoring a paltry eight goals, ten less than today's rivals. In short, the feeling is that Inzaghi can continue his run, provided however that he does not run into the slip-ups already seen with Lazio, Milan, Udinese and Rome.
Inzaghi: "Lukaku won't be there, but I trust I will have him back with Viktoria Plzen"
“We'll play on a pitch that's difficult for everyone, but this week without commitments has allowed us to train well, so we're going to Florence with confidence – explained the Nerazzurri coach -. The results bring confidence and self-esteem, from here to stop for the World Cup very important commitments await us, we will be under pressure every three days but we will be able to think match by match as we have done in recent times. Lukaku? Al Franchi will not be with us because he has to improve his condition, he has been training with the group for a couple of days and it is clear that he has to grow. But he is very motivated, we will try to have him for the Champions League and, seeing him work, I am very confident ”.
Fiorentina-Inter, the formations: it's still up to Dzeko and Lautaro
The Belgian's absence prevents Inzaghi from being able to rotate men in attack, also because Correa does not give particular guarantees. The only changes from the training type should be Acerbi and Darmian instead of Bastoni and Dumfries, for the rest, however, we will see the 3-5-2 of the "very titular" with Onana in goal, Skriniar, De Vrij and Acerbi in defense, Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan and Dimarco in midfield, Dzeko and Lautaro in attack.
Italian, without victories in the league since 18 September (2-0 against Verona), will respond with a 4-3-3 with Terracciano between the posts, Dodò, Milenkovic, Martinez Quarta and Biraghi in the back department, Bonaventura, Amrabat and Mandragora in the midfield, Nico Gonzalez, Cabral and Kouamé in the offensive trident.
