Week 2: Parma – Milan

Week 2 of the new season features a travel to newly promoted Parma. Week 1’s result was not what fans and team expected as Milan feel behind 0-2 versus Torino as the defensive structure looked eerily similar to last season. This was not surprising however, as the team was virtually the same as last season’s defensive struggles. Thiaw came out of the match with his reputation anything but enhanced. This is likely to give an opening to Pavlovic, seeing the Serbian become a starter.

Morata came on a sub to make his Milan debut and with a center forward touch or deviation opened Milan’s scoring for the 2024-2025 Serie A season. As time was running out another sub, Okafor, volleyed Musah’s precise cross to give Milan one point. In typical Milan fashion the injury list grew early in the week. Morata has suffered a muscle injury and will miss two or more weeks. It is thought Okafor will take his place and relegate Jovic to the bench

Theo will get his first start against Parma. Saelemaekers’ left back experiment baffled some and may not happen again. In a another questionable decision Kalulu is loaned to Juventus leaving Calabria and Tomori to complete the back four. Reijnders and Loftus-Cheek should be the midfield pivots. The latter has not only left fans undecided but seemingly the coach too. Is he a more attacking player or should he start further back? Musah could start as a pivot if the Englishman plays further up. The Chukwueze, Pulisic, and Leao trio will be the attacking hope otherwise. All three had chances in the season opener but failed to capitalize or impress.

Parma started their season with a tie versus Fiorentina.

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