Mister De Rossi analyzes Genoa’s draw at San Siro against Milan, explaining the surprise choice of the penalty taker and singing the praises of Colombo, defined as a fundamental attacker.
At the end of the 1-1 draw obtained by Genoa on the Milan pitch, coach Daniele De Rossi offered his analysis of the match, focusing on some key episodes and the performances of the individuals. The point won at San Siro moves the table and gives continuity to the team’s work, but also leaves a hint of regret for how the match developed.
The decision on the penalty kick
One of the most discussed moments of the match was the penalty awarded to Genoa at the end. De Rossi wanted to clarify the choice of shooter, taking full responsibility for it. “The designated penalty takers were Malinovskyi and Martin, but it was I who indicated Stanciu for the serve,” explained the coach. A decision that he defined as “understandable”, motivated by the desire to reward a player who, despite his limited playing time, has never decreased his commitment and quality in training. “He’s a wonderful boy who deserved this joy. But then football is like that,” added De Rossi, putting to rest any controversy and showing great faith in his group. The coach also expressed his opinion on the action that led to the penalty, declaring himself against those who believed it was a foul by Ellertsson.
A sweet spot between satisfaction and bitterness
Regarding the final result, De Rossi spoke of a “fair draw”, albeit with a touch of regret. According to his vision, if on the one hand Milan did not deserve the defeat, on the other Genoa would have deserved the victory. The tactical analysis focused on a second half in which the team appeared “a little lower”, perhaps suffering the return of the home team. Despite the satisfaction with the point, in the coach’s words “a lot of bitterness” emerged, testifying to the awareness of having come close to an even greater undertaking.
The investiture for Columbus
In his post-match statements, De Rossi dedicated words of great esteem to Lorenzo Colombo, defining him “an ideal center forward for any coach”. The coach praised his technical qualities and physical strength, underlining how the presence of a second striker at his side frees him from excessive responsibilities. “If he continues on this path, he will be a fundamental player for us,” concluded De Rossi, recognizing his potential to aspire to even more important stages.