Bologna's 4-2 against Milan, played on Sunday evening at the San Siro, was the most notable episode of the season for the rossoblù club. The defeat, in which Milan lost two goals in the final half hour, highlighted not only the tactical difficulty but also the physical fragility of the group, especially in a crucial period of the competition.
Brazilian coach JorgeAmorim had to deal with a "very short blanket" of injuries: numerous key players were absent for long periods, and to these were added further health problems which forced the coach to make prudent choices. Among the injured players were Gila, Rabiot and Moreira, who were not fielded for the match against Bologna. The absence of these starters left Milan at a disadvantage, especially in defence, where the lack of a pillar like Tomori had negative effects on the final result.
On the field, Amorim's team showed good physical and mental form, but tactical decisions failed to compensate for the loss of key resources. Modric's entry into midfield and the removal of Musah from the defenders' line were interpreted as a "strategic stunt", but did not have the desired effect. Bologna, led by Palladino, made the most of the situation, organizing a series of blitzes that highlighted Milan's defensive fragilities, in particular Estupinian's surrender and Diawara's weakness.
Amorim explained that the decision not to use Gila, Rabiot and Moreira was motivated by the desire to save energy for the derby at the weekend. However, this choice has been criticized for neglecting the present in favor of a hypothetical future. The manager also underlined that the construction of the squad in the summer was "superficial", but reiterated that it was not possible to do everything in one market.
Bologna's result had immediate repercussions on the league table: Milan lost seven points compared to the top of the table, compromising their recovery prospects. Amorim's analysis suggests that, although the team has demonstrated the ability to adapt, the lack of depth in the squad and the frequency of muscle injuries have negatively impacted performance.
In view of the next matches, Milan will have to face the challenge of getting injured players back on the pitch and finding a balance between the need to recover points and managing fatigue. Bologna, on the other hand, will be able to count on a fit and motivated team, ready to exploit their rival's weaknesses in the next matches.