This AC Milan side never switches off. Since the restart, the Rossoneri have coped with all the challenges they have faced with renewed confidence. After a frustrating draw in Ferrara, we got back to winning ways against Lazio and Juventus. Even following our euphoric victory against the Bianconeri, we did remarkably well to keep our focus in a difficult game in Napoli. And after going a goal down against Parma, the boys showed great resilience, and we went on to win three consecutive matches against Parma, Bologna and Sassuolo.
Qualification for Europe and a contract renewal for Stefano Pioli were no longer in doubt, and the Rossoneri were facing an intense game, though there was always the risk that the Rossoneri might rest on their laurels. But that didn't happen, as we saw in our clash with Atalanta. Once again, the players were putting their bodies on the line for the cause: just what the boss had asked of them.
Of course, the Rossoneri faced adversity, particularly against Atalanta. Even without Romagnoli, Conti and Hernández (who was also out suspended for the reverse fixture in Bergamo) and Bennacer, AC Milan showed great resolve and held firm against La Dea, keeping things tight at the back, while doing all they could to get the three points. The reason for the quality of the performance is clear: the men who came in to fill the gaps in our starting eleven delivered on the day. Though Biglia had a difficult night, Laxalt, Gabbia and Calabria were consistent, determined, and their efforts kept us going throughout the match.
The four substitutes made a great contribution as well. Castillejo was looking match-sharp once again, while Leão e Bonaventura were full of purpose and dangerous, and similarly, Krunić helped steady the ship in the second half.