Saturday’s match between Milan and Fiorentina Was meant to be a chance for Rossoneri to lead life back to its fighting campaign. Instead 2-2 draw Just added to the growing feeling of anxiety that surrounds the club. But in the midst of disappointment and inconsistency, Christian Pulisic reappeared as a brilliant lightdelivers his 10th assistant for the season And earn praise from the club’s highest level.
The game reflected Milan’s season “Jekyll-and-Hyde”. Fiorentina competed to one 2-0 lead within 10 minutesexploits poorly defending and sloppy by – especially from Yunuswhose misplaced touch directly led to the opener. The American midfielder was only replaced after 24 minutesmarks the second time in one month that boss Sergio Concepticao Have pulled him early in a match.
While one American fought, another was happy. PulisianS intelligent through ball to Tammy Abraham Set up their Sida’s first goal and helped to drive their resuscitation of the second half. With Only three wins in the last 10 matchesRossoneri desperately needed players to rise up and the 26-year-old star did.
What did Milan’s president say?
In the middle of this turbulent driving, Milan’s President Paolo Scaroni offered an exclusive interview to La Gazzetta Dello Sportreveals his views on the team’s performance and future. “It’s been a very difficult campaign for Milan,” Scaroni admitted, “Despite our supercoppa Italiana win. We are disappointed, but we are working to build a winning team.”
When asked which players the club planned to build around, the Italian did not hesitate: “When [Rafael] Leao lights up, he attracts all fans, including me. Then it is always uncomfortable to name names, But for the consistency of performance, I name two: [Christian] Pulisian and [Tijjani] ReijndersWhich I think has won everyone over. It’s no coincidence that we want them with us for a long time. “
Subtle displacement in priorities?
Scaroni’s words bearing weight, and in a single sentence he may have revealed the new core of Milan’s future. In spite of having praised Rafael LeaoThe star that was most expected to lead this new era, he did not mention him among the two main candidates. What else isSantiago GimenezWinter’s signing once seen as the missing piece in front of, the cut also did not.
Instead, Christian Pulisic and Tijjani Reijnders– Two players without others’ spotted reputation – has become the club’s most reliable artists. Pulisic, whose arrival from Chelsea met with skepticism, has delivered Consistent attacking returns, leadership and endurance.
The Dutch star has meanwhile brought with it Calm and clarity with Milan’s midfieldwith its ability to dictate pace and read the game that proves decisive in high pressure moments. The numbers tell their own story: Between them, Pulisic and Reijnders have contributed to 29 goals and assists in 30 Serie A matchesaverage Almost one goal contribution per match.
