Former Roma and Milan player Fulvio Collovati previewed the clash between the Giallorossi and the Rossoneri during an appearance on Serie A preview. His comments, reported by Tuttomercatoweb, offered insight into the teams` current situations.
Collovati reflected on Milan`s recent form, stating, “Bologna won the Coppa Italia as a team, while Milan lost it as a team. Leao can change the tempo and appearance of a game, but Milan cannot simply give him the ball and rely on him alone. Even in previous wins, Milan has consistently faced difficulties. Their defensive phase is unclear, and even in attack, it`s uncertain who the regular starters are. The coach has responsibilities, but the squad needs a revolution.”
Turning his attention to Roma, he emphasized the stakes: “Roma absolutely must win; they can still reach fourth place. It`s an uncertain challenge.”
Regarding Milan`s reaction after facing criticism, Collovati added, “Milan has been challenged; they must be ready to react, although I`m unsure to what extent. It will be a complicated match for both.” Despite his usual habit, he concluded, “I usually make predictions, but I don`t feel like making one this time.”
Speaking specifically about Claudio Ranieri, Collovati praised his impact: “Ranieri has charisma and is respected; I`ve called him Saint Ranieri. Thinking about the 19 consecutive positive matches, you might think it could have been a Scudetto year. He is respected by the players and the Giallorossi environment, by the club. When you are respected by the players, there are no controversies; you accept being on the bench, and when you come on, you give your maximum.”