PRIMAVERA: A WIN THAT WAS NEEDED

The international break turned out to be a blessing. With no league fixtures taking place last weekend, AC Milan Primavera had more time to work, forget about the defeat to Verona and prepare as best they could for Juve. This goes a long way towards explaining the fantastic win at Vismara - the team's first on home turf in the Primavera 1 division this season - against a good side who are in the upper reaches of the table. At an important juncture of the campaign, the Under-19s have shown what they can do when it was most difficult but necessary to do so. This is an excellent sign.

It's a victory that goes beyond three points. Giunti's team, whose first league win came against Lecce a month ago, knew that they could hold their own and, above all, beat the side in third place in the league. They were aware that they possessed the quality to have their say, as they demonstrated when they produced an excellent performance and drew with current table-toppers Roma in September. It's too early to claim that the tide has turned, but it's now time for the young Rossoneri to begin a 'new' league campaign that combines a deeper awareness of their capabilities with improved results.

The road ahead is still a long and winding one. The team knows this and needs to keep this in mind as they play their upcoming matches. Up until the Christmas break, the Diavolo will have an action-packed schedule: a total of eight matches, starting from Atlético Madrid in the Youth League and finishing with a trip to Bologna in the Primavera 1 division (14:30 CET on 21 December). There are no alternatives or shortcuts: maximum effort will be required.

And the team will be hoping that Nasti builds on his performance in the 3-1 win over the Bianconeri. The AC Milan striker, who, due to a few injury problems, made just his fourth appearance of the season last Friday, shone in that game, bagging a brace. It was his way of saying "I'm here". He's ready to help the Rossoneri in attack, with the team looking to improve their goals scored column. A warm welcome back to Marco, who had already started to show what he can do at this level during the 2020/21 campaign.

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