Mario Balotelli started for AC Milan in place of Luiz Adriano having passed a late fitness test, so he threatened to add an extra dynamic to the Rossoneri frontline.
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“Ibra wanted to come to Milan, but they wouldn’t let him go”, Berlusconi told the official Milan website.
Elsewhere, Alessandro Matri had a dream Lazio debut, scoring a second-half brace to beat Udinese 2-0.
“I can’t fault his behaviour, although I always impress on him to improve”.
Further goals from Giacomo Bonaventura and Cristian Zapata had seemingly put the game to bed before the half-time whistle. I got a booking that ruined my night a bit, but I am nonetheless happy with my performance.
Also, Duvàn is one of the most efficient strikers in the league, thanks to his absurd 0.75 goals per 90 minutes rate.
“We conceded two stupid goals but we fought until the end, so compliments to my teammates”, Balotelli said.
Milan are still clearly a side in transition; split between the regular lapses in concentration that were commonplace in the previous seasons under Filippo Inzaghi, Clarence Seedorf and the last period of Massimiliano Allegri’s tenure and the dynamism of Mihajlovic’s approach.
Mario Balotelli’s stay on Merseyside appears to be permanently over, even though his move back to Milan is only a loan.
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Milan captain Riccardo Montolivo set up the second goal with a long vertical pass, which Bonaventura controlled well with his chest then fired in with his next touch.
Goalscorer Balotelli and 18-year-old right back Davide Calabria picked up quick bookings as referee Daniele Doveri had no hesitation brandishing early cards.
In many ways, he is a Mario Balotelli type player, but one who knuckled down and really fulfilled his potential – and continues to do so.
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Totti, in his 24th season at his only professional club and a week short of his 39th birthday, helped Roma draw 2-2 with Sassuolo as they twice recovered to maintain their unbeaten record.
