Whoever errs is lost. Napoli-Milan is worth a lot, indeed a lot, and the same goes for both. In fact, the match at the San Paolo, albeit for completely different objectives, can be decisive for both the Azzurri and the Rossoneri, the former in an attempt to regain command of the standings at Juve's expense, the latter in order not to say goodbye to their dream. place. Because if it is true that then there will be another 12 days, it is equally true that losing points now can be fatal both for Sarri's men and for Mihajlovic's.
The eve of the two coaches in question was very different: silent for the Neapolitan (who knows why Napoli canceled the press conference on the eve...), decidedly noisy for the Serbian, forced (it is appropriate to say it) to participate in the celebrations for the thirtieth anniversary of Berlusconi.
“These weren't good days to prepare for such an important match, there was too much chaos – explained Sinisa bluntly. – But now we have put our heads back on the field and we are ready to face Napoli”. Understandable speech but hardly appreciated by Berlusconi, yet another testimony of a very complex relationship between the two.
Such coldness, perhaps, can also be explained by the president's lack of confidence, rather vague about the future of his coach ("to convince me he has to win them all" he declared on Saturday) despite the growth in play and results in the last period.
“I too would like to win them all but I can't promise it – glossed over the Serbian. – I have a contract, if one of the two parties does not like to continue the relationship will end, it is a normal thing in football. In any case, I'm serene, before we always talked about last resort, at least now the argument concerns next year…” .
In all of this tonight (21 pm) there will be a very delicate match: Napoli want to take advantage of Juve's draw to get back in the lead, Milan have to answer to Fiorentina, Roma and Inter, all victorious in their respective matches. “San Paolo will be a bedlam but I like these things – continued Mihajlovic. – We are not afraid, we know that they are strong and deserve respect but also that, by playing as we know how, we can put them in difficulty."
Both teams will compete with typical formations, even if Milan could rest Romagnoli, back from a difficult week due to the flu. The Rossoneri 4-4-2 will see Donnarumma in goal, Abate, Alex, Zapata and Antonelli in defense, Honda, Montolivo, Bertolacci and Bonaventura in midfield, Bacca and Niang in attack.
Sarri will respond with the usual 4-3-3, without thinking about next Thursday's match against Villarreal: Reina in goal, Hysaj, Albiol, Koulibaly and Ghoulam in defense, Allan, Jorginho and Hamsik in midfield, Callejon, Higuain and Insigne in attack .
