He won't be a champion yet, but he resolves games as if he were. Mario Balotelli responds as an adult to the most difficult week, the one following the tears of Naples. This time, however, only joy, even if held within the usual angry exultation (?). He decides the match against Bologna, otherwise channeled towards a gray 0-0 that would have unleashed a media storm against Milan. It is in particular Seedorf who has to thank Supermario, who thanks to his prowess (a “crazy” right-footed shot that slips under the top corner) wins three golden points, thus masking, at least in part, a performance decidedly subdued. If these are the prerequisites for the Champions League, we have to put our hands in our hair, because the team has few and even confused ideas.
The game system is too difficult to sustain for a group with obvious technical, physical and mental limitations. And then some training choices also need to be reviewed: why let a very tired Kakà play and not the young Saponara? Does it really make sense to give up a priori someone like Pazzini for the unpresentable Honda (booed by San Siro at the time of the change), forcing Balotelli into the role of first striker? Questions that remain, despite the victory. Which, however, is one of the heavy ones, in terms of rankings and morale. In fact, looking at the glass as half full, the Rossoneri have once again demonstrated that they have men capable of making a difference, even in the most difficult moments. This time it was Balotelli's turn, the true cover man of the Rossoneri's Valentine's Day.
“I looked at the goalkeeper, he was a bit off, I shot full neck and luckily it went inside – explained Supermario. – I'm the one who has to lead the team, I also had to score these goals. However, when Pazzini plays, he or I score…”. No criticism of Seedorf, just a fact. This Milan plays better with a first striker who allows Balotelli, the only great player in the squad, to range at will and try shots like the one in the 86th minute yesterday. Previously it had been a really bad game for the hosts, unable to get out of the Bolognese spider web. Good performance from Ballardini's team, able to close every space for Milan (except for a few shots from outside the area, mainly from Montolivo) and to create quite a few problems for Abbiati, who was decisive on at least two occasions.
In short, the problems at Milan are far from resolved, but at least a heavy victory has arrived. Now comes Atletico Madrid, a team of a much higher level than Bologna. However, even the Rossoneri, when they hear the Champions League music, are used to transforming. Or at least that's what the fans are hoping for, on the eve of a game that could change the season.
