Roma wins again, Milan do it again. It is above all the second part that makes the news, although the success of the Giallorossi has a decidedly greater weight in the standings: Montella's men, however, haven't tasted the taste of 3 points for too long (September 20 with Spal) and today they can finally smile or at least stop crying.
What's more, the 4-1 on Chievo's field is a heavy and well-rounded result, obtained against an opponent who hadn't lost since the beginning of September and who lived on the wings of the enthusiasm of a won derby. Malicious ones would not fail to underline how Milan's success came precisely in conjunction with Bonucci's absence, but the analysis would be too reductive and superficial: in fact, it was not the absence of the captain that made the difference but the performance by Suso, super again as soon as he got back into his role.
The Spaniard invented the 1-0 goal with one of his own shots (36'), propitiated Cesar's own goal (42'), sent Kalinic on goal for the point of the final 4-1 (64 '). In the middle, Cahlanoglu's goal (55') and Birsa's goal from Clive (61'), for a final result which, after a long time, allows for a few days of serenity even in Montella.
"It's a success that gives us strength and conviction but I would like to see the real spark with Juventus - explained the coach - We were a bit blocked mentally, but now I believe that the victory will give us the right serenity to resume our path ”.
What Di Francesco's Roma, apart from a couple of slips, has always done and also quite well. The ranking sees her a bit delayed compared to the first 4 (including the unstoppable Lazio, who also won yesterday in Bologna) but it is good to remember that the match with Sampdoria is still missing: a recovery that could even propel her into the fight for the title .
However, yesterday was not the best night of the season, on the contrary: against Crotone a penalty (doubtful) from Perotti was enough (10 '), then a few chances in flashes (above all a crossbar from Dzeko who is still shaking) and slow play and predictable, a symptom of an understandable and acceptable tiredness, especially with the 3 points in his pocket.
“We should have been more concrete in front of goal but we won anyway and I'm happy about that – Di Francesco's analysis. – If we want to fight for the Scudetto we will have to improve in various aspects but I hope to play for it too until the end".
