From the music of the Champions League to the Scala del Calcio. To stay on the subject, Milan-Napoli is preparing to be the most interesting symphony of the fourth day. Tonight, millions of eyes around the world will observe the Rossoneri and Azzurri battling it out, in an attempt to resolve the many doubts that still hover over the teams. One wonders if Napoli can really be the anti Juve, but also what is the real dimension of Milan. In short, even if we are only at the beginning, the stakes are quite high and go well beyond the three points. For the first time in many years, the Azzurri are starting under the odds, which adds further spice to the match. "It's only like this due to the fact that after 3 games they have 9 points and we have 4, but we will be able to recover them" Allegri proudly declared, "It doesn't change anything to say whether we are favorites or not, the only thing that matters is what we will play on the pitch against a very strong team that has an offensive mentality and many quality players" replied Benitez elegantly. There is no friction between the two technicians, but this does not mean that there is no tension in the air. It is above all Milan that has to give a signal, because the victory over Celtic has certainly not erased the bad performances of this start of the season. “It will be a very balanced match, they give little space and depth, we will have to be good at not conceding anything and avoiding their counterattacks – explained Allegri. – I hope and believe in my boys' performance it will be a difficult game for us, but also for them. With Roma, Lazio, Inter, Juve and Fiorentina, without forgetting Udinese, we will fight for the first 6-7 places in the championship. With the aim of finishing in the top three”. The Rossoneri believe it, but in front of them they will have a very fast Napoli, coached by that Benitez who doesn't really evoke good memories.
“It's a special match because I've played two Champions League finals and a derby against them – admitted the Spaniard. – We have to show the same character that we saw with Dortmund. Winning the way we did, in the presence of the European runners-up, is an important signal, but we have to keep our feet on the ground because we can still improve. Sure, scoring three points in Milan would be an important confirmation, even if you still win in the end." The Azzurri will try to break the Rossoneri San Siro taboo, which has lasted since 1986, with the typical formation. The only ballot concerns Britos and Cannavaro, with the former being a slight favourite, otherwise Reina in goal, Maggio, Albiol and Zuniga in defence, Inler and Behrami in midfield, Callejon, Hamsik and Pandev in the trocar, Higuain in attack. And the two coaches focused on the match between Pipita and Balotelli. “They are two top-level strikers, we are satisfied with Gonzalo and they are satisfied with Mario” Benitez replied with his usual diplomacy, “Higuain is diabolical, he seems to be absent from the match but he is always present. Mario, on the other hand, still has to improve, he has to grow because he's still in his first year as a starter and protagonist in a team, he's understanding the difference between making an extra and being the protagonist on the pitch. The sooner he understands this, the better it will be ”. Super Mario will once again be the fixed point of the attack, if anything, the doubts concern his partners. Up until yesterday Matri's presence seemed certain, but the final finishing saw him overtaken by Robinho and Niang, for what would go back to being a real 4-3-3. Compared to the match against Celtic then, Allegri will be able to count on Abate and Poli, both recovered. The accident emergency is certainly not over, but at least at the end of the tunnel the light is beginning to appear. “You can't ask for champion play from someone who doesn't have excellent quality – sighed Allegri. – We have Montolivo and Kakà out who are the ones with the highest technical rate, I have nothing to reproach anyone who has played with Celtic. I hope to recover everyone for the matches against Ajax and Juventus, otherwise we will go on like this until the break". Gritted teeth and results, here is Milan's recipe. In addition to a bit of good luck, which is essential to emerge unscathed from tonight's big match.
