Trotsky's Permanent Revolution and Gasperini's Reformism. Milan. Roma-Parma 2-1
The Rivoluzione Permanente Trootsky theorized internationalism and a continuous revolution. Trootsky realized that the exaltation of the revolution must not be dampened because the Soviet state would then have to deal with state finances, inflation, and GDP, leading the people to find the Soviet government either too extremist or too moderate.
It's an unfeasible project because, on the one hand, it probably means many deaths, and then, if at a certain point you're the government, it's impossible to continue with the protests (who are you protesting against? Against yourself?). This is an argument that can also be made for the Meloni government, which continues to play the victim and play the opposition when they are the ones holding power.
While the other concept, internationalism, has found expression in the globalization of goods and peoples. A historical phenomenon that the far right is trying to halt, at least in words, but which is irreversible and will lead, sooner or later, to a world government.
A couple of years ago, in the Netherlands, Wilders's racist and anti-European far-right party came to power alongside the conservatives led by former President Rutte. His voters perceived his government as either too extreme, leading to a government crisis too soon, or too moderate, with its alliance with the conservatives. Thus, in this week's elections, Wilders lost 11 seats compared to the previous elections, and the young liberal Jetten of D66 defeated him.
We've already said this: to defeat the far right, we need to give it a chance to govern. I'd add that we need to find a young leader with a realistic and therefore pro-European vision, a viable alternative who can offer voters hope and a future. This is what happened in Italy with Salvini, who, after a couple of mojitos in a beachside nightclub, brought down the Five Star Movement government and is now at rock bottom.
Revolution is a match. It lights quickly and goes out just as quickly. Reformism is a fireplace. It takes a long time to light, but then it warms the house for hours.
Gasp's footballing philosophy can be likened to Reformism. He's changed his starting lineup frequently (it takes a lot to light the fire). But we're top of the table and the first tactical certainties are emerging, as was seen on Wednesday at the Olimpico.
It wasn't an easy match. Parma played confidently from the start and had some good chances. We did well in the second half, breaking the deadlock with a corner through Hermoso, who finally beat a brilliant Suzuki. Dybala was excellent. The defense was solid. Then came Dovbyk's beautiful goal. In the end, we let up a bit, and Circati scored from a throw-in. Roma played quite well. They conceded few defensive chances. Good that Dovbyk broke the deadlock. I still think Wesley should be positioned as a left striker.
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Milan will require courage, but it will also require concentration to maintain composure in front of goal. This AC Milan enjoyed its best period when it had three players from the Netherlands who became legends: Gullit, Rijkaard, and Van Basten.
Milan have several players in doubt. Pulisic and Rabiot could return, but I don't know if Allegri, Milan's coach, is worried about a relapse. Leao has a hip problem. Gimenez is also expected to be out. I don't have a clear opinion on Estupinan.
In any case, I offer you my analysis of the last matches, considering all of Milan's strengths, ignoring injuries.
They maintain possession, but their mentality is primarily vertical, especially with Modric's assists. Modric has infinite class, but he's a bit slow. It could be a real challenge for Pellegrini (or even better, Cristante) to press him; the preferred option is a vertical pass to the center: the most difficult.
Around him he has two younger players like Ricci (or Rabiot) and Fofana (or Loftus-Cheek, also very good in attack), who will be challenged by Konè and El Aynaoui.
I would play with Soulé or Dybala and Rensch on our right flank against Bartesaghi and Pavlovic who are very strong in the defensive phase and I would deploy Wesley as a left attacker to exploit the poor defensive aptitude of Saelemaekers (provided that our ex-Roma player is deployed as a fifth midfielder and not as a striker, given the absences).
The most dangerous attackers are Leao and Saelemaekers on the left flank. The former prefers to move towards the center and shoot with his right foot. The latter can also deliver excellent crosses from outside the box with his left foot.
We arrive in Milan tied for first place with Napoli after a fine victory at the Olimpico against a capable Parma. Gasp's football reformism is working just as political reformism defeated the far right in the Netherlands.
Daje Roma!
Giordano Sepi
