Milan’s defence had a terrible night in yesterday’s 2-2 draw with Salernitana, a result that could prove the difference maker in the title race this season.
The Rossoneri took an early lead thanks to Junior Messias, but a Federico Bonazzoli equaliser later in the half raised the tension a little. The Campania side then took the lead in the second half, but Ante Rebic scrapped an equaliser to secure at least a point for the Rossoneri.
Pioli did not do well enough to prepare for the match, with La Gazzetta dello Sport calling them a “team depleted and light”, whilst Corriere della Sera noted that “this time the team has abandoned him.” These two dropped points could see Milan miss out on the Scudetto, should the title race remain neck and neck.
Tomori made too many mistakes in yesterday’s 2-2 draw, with La Gazzetta dello Sport highlighting that “usually attackers crash into him, this time where there is Fik there is a goal.” Corriere dello Sport called it “a bad night” and Tuttosport noted that he made “a crucial mistake.” The Englishman has only recently returned from a meniscal injury.
Maignan also had a bad night yesterday, with La Gazzetta dello Sport describing him as “unrecognisable” as he “fumbled even with his feet.” Corriere dello Sport were less harsh, noting that last night was the “first mistake this season”, a similar sentiment shared by Tuttosport, who said that the game was “his real, first clamorous blunder since arriving at Milan.”
Pioli’s ratings in the Italian newspapers:
La Gazzetta dello Sport: 5
Corriere della Sera: 5.5
Corriere dello Sport: 5
Tuttosport: 5.5
Tomori’s ratings in the Italian newspapers:
La Gazzetta dello Sport: 5
Corriere della Sera: 5
Corriere dello Sport: 4
Tuttosport: 5
Maignan’s ratings in the Italian newspapers:
La Gazzetta dello Sport: 4
Corriere della Sera: 5
Corriere dello Sport: 4
Tuttosport: 4