The first one was good. Milan start their American tour with a good 3-2 win over Manchester City. Pep Guardiola sent several exciting young players from the academy along with Ederson, Grealish and Haaland, and Fonseca rewarded the excellent physical and mental state of Saelemaekers. The Englishman’s initial advantage came thanks to Haaland, who completed the process prepared by the talented Pope and wrongly favoured in the preparation phase by Milan. Coming soon Chukwueze takes the chair who draws two supporting copies of Double from ColomboIn the second half of the match, an excellent starting point from Hamilton on the right who goes wide to Calabria and crosses to Macate who, guiltily, is left alone in the area by the Rossoneri centre-backs and then beats Torriani with a header. Nasti, who took over from Colombo, tested Ederson severely on two occasions before scoring the winner after a great assist from the excellent Sailmakers.
New philosophy- The line that already appeared in the friendly match in Vienna against Rapid, is clear: Milan wants to build from the bottom, and take risks without fearFonseca continues to play with a 3-2 scoreline under construction, looking for possession. New philosophydefinitely great, who doesn’t accept 1v1 in every area of the pitch. The defensive line is high, true, but the sections seem to connect better. The center forward comes towards the ball carrier to give room to maneuver and space for the wingers who come in. Boost player attributes like Chukwueze. There is still a lot of work to be done but we are starting to see new concepts that the team is working on intensively at this stage of preparation. The only negative note: Florenzi left the field in the 37th minute of the first half in pain due to a problem in his right knee that will be evaluated in the next few days.
Top E Flop- Chukwueze has shown what he will do when he can play on the pitch. Rainbow drawn, his trademark. Samuel has everything to take over Milan with the confidence of a coach like Fonseca who prefers certain movements from his wingers. Well, a lot too, Saelmakers: the season with Thiago Motta at Bologna has improved him tactically and technically. It is no longer just the rhythm and direction but also the right reading at the right time. Milan are right to ask for 20 million for him. Colombo is also one of the heroes of the match, not only because of his brace, but he works for the team and is already in good shape. Who knows, Milan could prevent his departure to Empoli scheduled for Monday. Terracciano should be seen again, an awkward role at left-back at times. He can grow a lot because he has important physical means and a sound mind. However, Calabria and Tomori have performed poorly: the former often gets into trouble against City’s youngsters.and the second becomes the protagonist of several amnesias that cost Milan two goals. Also a signal for the market: Pavlovic must arrive as soon as possible.
Scoreboard
Manchester City – Milan 2-3
Signs: 19′ Haaland (forward), 30′ & 34′ Colombo (man), 55′ Makate (forward), 78′ Nasty (man)
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ederson (81′ Carson); Sosoho (46′ Wilson-Esbrand), Simpson-Bossy (46′ Katongo), Doyle, Lewis; Perrone (46′ Phillips), O’Reilly (65′ Open); Makate (65′ Wright), Pope, Grealish (81′ Gvardiol); Haaland (46′ Hamilton). Available: Ortega, Galvez, Mbiti, Mvune, Samuel, Ndala, Obuafodu, Kovacic, Knight, Heskey. Alinatori: Guardiola.
Milan (4-2-3-1): Torriani; Calabria (81′ Bacconi), Gabbia (64′ Kalulu), Tomori (64′ Thiaw), Terracciano; Florenzi (40′ Pobega), Bennacer (64′ Alex Jimenez); Chukwueze (64′ Liberals), Loftus-Cheek (81′ Musa), Saelemaekers (81′ Pulisic); Colombo (64′ Nasti). Available: Nava, Raver, Adli, Cuenca, D. Maldini, Jovic. Coach: Fonseca.
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