Juventus-Milan time, just 15 days after the Super Cup semi-final won by the Rossoneri in a comeback. What to expect from the match at the Allianz Stadium? We talked about it with a double ex like Alessandro Orlando. Here are his words to MilanNews.it.
Alessandro Orlando, what impressions have you had of Conceiçao’s Milan so far?
“A Milan that has certainly found enthusiasm again. Of course, it is premature to say that they have improved tactically. But in the immediate future the thing that was needed most was to give enthusiasm and you can see it from the performances of the individuals.”
Conceiçao complains about the impossibility of giving a tactical imprint due to too many close commitments which prevent him from working on the field
“I believe that there is still time to work and paradoxically the fact of playing every three days, regardless of the opponent’s level, is important. And you have immediate feedback. I don’t think there is no time to bring the own ideas, we’re talking about professionals and it’s not a problem to do an extra hour of training, you can bring the tactical idea anyway and you get immediate feedback.”
Juventus-Milan against each other again, 15 days after the Super Cup. What to expect?
“Let’s say that now Juve is the one that risks a little more. Milan has everything to gain, they are coming from the victory in the Super Cup and they are better mentally. There are the conditions to play a game of a certain type, openly. Because both with a draw wouldn’t solve anything.”
If we were to go too far: who is the favourite?
“Milan changed more and won more. I say 51-55% in favor of the Rossoneri.”
Milan changed technical leadership, with Fonseca immediately targeted by critics. Unlike Motta, although the results are not that different. Wasn’t there a disproportion in the judgment of the two technicians?
“As far as I’m concerned, neither Juve nor Milan were ready to fight for the title until the end, they are two construction sites. The difference, seen from the outside, is that Fonseca had problems especially in the dressing room, as seen from certain attitudes of some certainly not professional players. Motta didn’t have this situation. Of course, too many draws are not good but Motta must be judged in the long term, also he missed some important players, like Vlahovic.”
What will be the key to the match?
“Milan have more flair, Juve is more of a team. The attacks and defenses are equal, therefore the midfield will make the difference. Whoever takes over the technical and tactical upper hand in the midfield, whoever wins the duels in the middle has a good chance of winning “.
We enter the second half of the January transfer window. What does Milan need?
“In the various departments there are players of absolute value. Maybe a striker close to Morata and perhaps something missing behind him. I like the midfield however, some goals also come from this department.”