‘The split is now clear’ – Mazzara highlights worrying incident after Parma’s second goal | OneFootball

While the headlines after yesterday’s win over Parma will be about the late comeback and the Calabria-Conceicao incident, Pietro Mazzara has provided a reminder of the worrying signs.

Tijjani Reijnders and Samuel Chukwueze provided the late fireworks as Milan came from 2-1 down to win 3-2 with two goals after the 90th minute yesterday, while Davide Calabria and Sergio Conceicao provided some more after the full-time whistle.

It is easy to forget how toxic the mood was inside the stadium towards the end of the game, with the visitors ahead and seemingly about to seal the league double over the Rossoneri despite being in a relegation battle.

Jeers greeted every misplaced pass and bad finish, and the players seemed to be sinking into the quicksand of what is a very difficult place to play when the situation is as difficult as it is. Nonetheless, they showed fight and character to get out of the hole.

Mazzara published his weekly column for MilanNews and chose to provide a dose of realism after what was an afternoon full of drama and even tension.

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“Yesterday’s victory against Parma, in terms of dynamics, was somewhat reminiscent of the one in January 2020 against Udinese that gave the first cries of Stefano Pioli’s Milan. The one branded as Sergio Conceiçao’s has already shown that it has great character and is capable of never giving up.

“But it is the whole context that surrounds the team that is a litmus test of what the historic moment of Milan is. The problems between the club, the prosecutor’s office and the organised fans are now the order of the day.

“Between a new management of tickets, bans on banners or standing on barriers and other situations, the split is now clear and what happened after Parma’s goal to make 1-2 is something that is rarely remembered.

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“The main section of the first tier on the ‘red’ side turned towards the row of Milan directors and applauded ironically. A strong signal, of how discontent has now reached even the most chic fabric of Milan fans.

“Then the sold out derby with Super Bowl prices tells us that there are games for which people would take out bank loans just to be there, but we are definitely going too far.

“Putting your hands in the fans’ pockets can be easy if you win and if you create enthusiasm, but in a climate of constant mistrust it is difficult to ask for unconditional support.

“Sunday is the derby and to avoid a situation of silence at a vocal level, it would perhaps be a good idea for the parties to talk to each other.”