Milan – Roma 3-3

Let's start with the negative notes. AC Milan played better. He took the lead 3 times with a double from Ibra (one from a penalty) and a goal from Saelemaekers in between. Probably, if he had played Donnarumma, they would have won the game, given that at least on our first goal (by Dzeko) there are serious responsibilities of Tatarusanu. For once, we were lucky.

We still need to improve some defensive mechanisms, especially on our right. Yesterday Mancini played badly in the center of defense, better if we play with Ibanez or Smalling in that position. On many occasions, Mirante has been very good.

n attack, Spinazzola could have rewarded Mkhi's overlaps more often, when we did, the action of dubious rigor was born for Roma (transformed by Veretout), or at least as doubtful as theirs.

If we can tactically improve, learning the tactical mechanisms of our excellent Paulo Fonseca, especially in defense. By personality, we have nothing to learn. And if tactical problems can be solved over time, the personality does not train: either you have it, or you don't have it and we have it.

This is crucial. Many times I have envied Juve for the spirit with which they recovered and won impossible games. Last night, this feeling was given to me by Roma. We went behind 3 times. 3 damn times. And 3 times we gritted our teeth and returned to a draw.

Roma cannot think of dominating all the games. There will also be matches where we will have to know how to defend and counter-attack. We need to be able to improve from the construction from below (the idea of Pedro's back to give a hand is good, but this job is better with Mkhi). It is no shame, if in difficulty, to throw long on Dzeko (or Borja Majoral), indeed it can often become the key to victory.

The judgment on Roma's seasonal goals is postponed until after the next 4 matches (CSKA Sofia, Fiorentina, Cluj, Genoa). For the moment, the goal of 41 points at the halfway point is an important and affordable goal. During the break for the national teams we will have clearer ideas and we will be able to reflect more calmly and rationally. The tactical aspect must raise the alarm, but the personality shown at San Siro is a good sign. Daje Roma!

Giordano Sepi