Fifth consecutive victory and view on Europe. Despite the controversy that lasted all week, Milan beat Livorno and conquered three very heavy points, for classification and morale. And if for the first the Rossoneri also have to thank the results of others (the draw between Lazio and Turin and, paradoxically, the victory of Inter in Parma), for the second it is all flour of their sack. In fact, this time even the performance smiles at Clarence Seedorf's men, authors of an aggressive and convincing match, albeit helped by Livorno's technical inadequacy (Spinelli, now desperate, exonerated Di Carlo and recalled Nicola to the bench). It is probably the Dutch coach who enjoys it the most, questioned by clubs and critics despite the ever-improving results. “I just have to bring home as many points as possible, that's what I was asked when I signed – explained the coach with a veil of controversy. – Was I surprised by the company's lack of a position towards me? Ask them, I can't speak for the others…”. In short, the Seedorf question is still open, and how if he is. In the meantime, however, Milan have won in five consecutive matches and have not lost in six, an absolutely unthinkable flush a few weeks ago which is worth seventh place in the standings, level on points with Parma (sixth by virtue of direct matches). The Europa League is now a rather concrete possibility, even if the pitfalls of the calendar will not be lacking.
“Now we'll have Roma and Inter, we'll try to score points with them too – thought the Dutchman. – We are in a position in the standings that gives us more morale, we are very close. The team was really good in their approach, they deserved this great victory”. A success born right from the start, because Milan actually interpreted the match in the best possible way. No soporific start in Catania style, but rather high pressing and quick combinations. Thanks mainly to Taarabt and Balotelli, by far the best in the field as shown by the final scoreboard. The Moroccan, an excellent market deal signed by Galliani, varies on the whole front of attack giving high school shots that inflame San Siro, Supermario does the same and for once proves that he is also at ease as a first striker. In fact, he unlocked the game in the 43rd minute with a header from a nice cross from Constant, after Milan had already nearly taken the lead with Taarabt (slightly high shot), Rami (crossbar), Kakà (right-footed shot) and Robinho (shot close). Livorno? All in a counterattack by Paulinho, stopped by Abate on the edge of the area (Irrati opts for yellow, there could also have been red). Too little anyway to worry the Rossoneri, who legitimize the success at the start of the second half. Balotelli launches Taarabt, the Moroccan enters the area and strikes Bardi, thus scoring his fourth league goal, the first at San Siro (51'). The match actually ends there, the rest is pure academy. Kakà and Balotelli look for the third goal, but it is Pazzini who finds it, following an assist from Supermario, slipping in the Livorno goalkeeper with a touch down (84'). The ending is useful just to probe the mood of San Siro, which dedicates numerous choruses to Clarence Seedorf. The people chose him, society probably didn't. Meanwhile, however, Milan continues to win, making everything truly surreal.
