Another round another even. The Milan does not score and does not suffer: this is the summary of the first European friendly tests. Obviously, the value of the result is almost nil, what counts in these outings is to understand at what point the condition of the Rossoneri is. Against the Real, the Rossoneri start strong and for the first twenty minutes, showing good football, played at a very good pace. The match was then standardized towards a more moderate and prudent pace, with some flames on both sides.
Reliable Maignan between the posts
Good news from the door: Maignan proves to be a reactive, explosive goalkeeper and a penalty bar (albeit the execution of Bale was not the best). The French extreme defender showed some burrs when setting up with his feet but otherwise he seems pretty reliable. The legacy is pretty heavy to bear and he will know it too. Mike, however, seems to have the right character and personality to take the reins of the Milan goalposts and, above all, to stand up to the comparison with the past which, inevitably, will often emerge during the next season.
Fit: that’s who did better
Well the couple Tomori-Romagnoli. The two run pretty well both physically and technically. Excellent proof of Theo Hernandez, who is finding the pace and speed in view of the championship. Still from an athletic point of view, he also stands out Rafael Leao: the Portuguese has shown that he already has a good leg which allows him to create interesting ideas. However, it can be seen again in the last few meters. Also Brahim Diaz | e Alexis Saelemaekers they seem to be on the right path to the best condition. The Spaniard continues to be responsive, quick in the tight and inspired. In the second half he invents a treacherous trajectory, but Lunin flies and takes the ball out of the intersection. The Belgian plows the band back and forth relentlessly, always useful in giving balance. He can grow even further, his goal this year will be to be more incisive in the offensive phase. Finally, also mention for Giroud. The Frenchman, in his first time as a starter, confirms himself as a player who works for the team. Good play with back to goal and the experience as a true striker of creating spaces for teammates. Few of dangerous balls arrive, but he still manages as best he can. Olivier remained on the pitch for 90 minutes, the condition is not optimal but this test helped him to put fuel in his legs.
The revisables
There are some painful notes. In midfield, the couple Tonali-Krunic fatigue a lot. The Bosnian plays in a role that does not belong to him, he is visibly in trouble on the median, and often gets caught out of position. Sandro, on the other hand, still seems to be lagging behind in condition, but also slightly blocked from the point of view of mentality. Playing for the team that has been cheering on since childhood is not easy at all, but now we need to overcome the emotional step to continue his growth path, which began last year, which must be consolidated this season. The potential is there, the time has come for the Lodi midfielder to start showing them more consistently.
Calabria Deputy captain: the culmination of exponential growth
In the second half, Romagnoli gives way to Kjaer. Before leaving, the Rossoneri captain gives up the armband to Davide Calabria. If the episode does not remain singular (unthinkable given that these dressing room hierarchies are established from the first day of the meeting), Davide will therefore be the vice captain of Milan. A fair reward for a boy who knows the Rossoneri values well and is really attached to this shirt. This role will not only be a reward for the Rossoneri full-back, it will have to be a further stimulus for him to confirm the amazing growth shown in the last two seasons.
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