After raging against Sparta Praha in their Europa League last-16 match, Milan will play fierce Serie A rivals Roma in the quarterfinals. Not only does the match seem exciting on paper, but Giallorossi are poised to regain their former glory under Daniele De Rossi.
Roma’s comeback in the Jose Mourinho era has made them a serious threat to finish in the top four in Serie A. However, the winning continental mindset he had ingrained throughout his time in the capital may have been the Portuguese manager’s lasting contribution to the Stadio Olimpico. Milan is also not pleased with the draw.
Facing Roma appears easy, especially when you consider that the draw could have placed them against Liverpool or Bayer Leverkusen. But there’s something about De Rossi’s administration that alarms the Milan administration. After finding out who they will face in the quarterfinals, they displayed indications of anxiousness.
Speaking on Sky Italia, he said, “Milan are not that happy with the draw because they will be facing a renewed team [Roma], with the second leg to be played away from home as well,” as MilanNews24 reported.
Milan will still start this match as favorites to advance to the semifinals of the one competition in their illustrious history, despite these assertions. There’s no cause to be concerned; Roma’s revival under De Rossi can only add credence to Rossoneri’s possible victory.
Not only has Stefan Pioli dominated this match in recent years, but his team is also quite strong. When Milan plays bottom-half contenders on Sunday, they will have their next opportunity to demonstrate their worth. Hellas Verona at the Bentegodi Marc’Antonio.