Milan hand Scudetto to Inter as Allegri's line-up fails; Leao controversy grows

Milan had the chance to reignite the title race but instead handed the Scudetto to Inter. They now must look over their shoulders and remain alert in the Champions League race. Allegri prepared the match poorly, selecting a line-up that proved wrong. Playing Estupinan against one of the league’s best wingers, Isaksen, invited trouble; even in the derby the former Brighton man had caused problems, and Bartesaghi was suggested as an alternative.

Without Rabiot, Jashari failed to lend a hand and produced a poor performance, while Pavlovic frequently pushed forward, leaving that flank exposed, and Allegri was outmanoeuvred by Sarri in the first half. The Leao incident was a complete and utter embarrassment and unacceptable on every level.

He was playing terribly, and Pulisic’s lack of a decent pass is no excuse. He showed a lack of respect for teammates coming on and for the manager, even sending him off, and walking off slowly while the team were losing such an important match suggested he was not mentally in the game.

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